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HafenCity Universität Hamburg
Master German + English Arts & Design

Urban Design

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Urban Design M.Sc. at HafenCity University addresses the interrelated and complex social, ecological, political, economic, and spatial issues and challenges of contemporary urban life by critically analyzing their entangled state(s); and creatively engaging with the potential of design in responding to them. Urban Design prioritizes approaches to the urban as a relationally developed, continuously re/produced, and open process shaped by historical contingencies, various human and non-human agencies, socio-material practices, and spatial imaginaries. The study program aims to understand those urban configurations and relevant knowledge(s), thus making them negotiable and tangible to better inform urban transformation processes. The master programme focuses on conceptual modes of working, in-depth analyses, experimental forms of scientific interventions, and process-oriented strategies of planning.
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Urban Design M.Sc. at HafenCity University addresses the interrelated and complex social, ecological, political, economic, and spatial issues and challenges of contemporary urban life by critically analyzing their entangled state(s); and creatively engaging with the potential of design in responding to them. Urban Design prioritizes approaches to the urban as a relationally developed, continuously re/produced, and open process shaped by historical contingencies, various human and non-human agencies, socio-material practices, and spatial imaginaries. The study program aims to understand those urban configurations and relevant knowledge(s), thus making them negotiable and tangible to better inform urban transformation processes. The master programme focuses on conceptual modes of working, in-depth analyses, experimental forms of scientific interventions, and process-oriented strategies of planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Urban Design at HafenCity Universität Hamburg

Is Urban Design at HafenCity Universität Hamburg taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Urban Design programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Urban Design at HafenCity Universität Hamburg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Urban Design?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to HafenCity Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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