English is the language of instruction during the study programme, but two German courses have to be completed for students not holding the level A 2.1 certificate in German upon application.
For the winter semester 2024/2025, the online application is available on the C@MPUS portal of the University of Stuttgart:
1 August to 30 September 2023 for admission to the programme and for a DAAD scholarship
1 August 2023 to 15 February 2024 for self-financing students
For further details, please consult our website: http://www.mip.uni-stuttgart.de.
EU citizens do not pay tuition, whereas non-EU citizens pay a tuition of 1,500 EUR per semester.
A well-planned system of infrastructure facilities is the primary prerequisite for development. On the international level, there is a pressing need for professionals capable of directing the conception, planning and construction of necessary infrastructure facilities for transport, water, and waste management at the urban as well as the regional level of integrating economic, social, ecological and management requirements. With the Master's programme in Infrastructure Planning, the University of Stuttgart has been offering a practice-oriented and internationally acclaimed Master's programme since 1983.
Faculty members of 12 different institutes and experienced practitioners offer their knowledge to the limited number of 35 students per course. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach to planning, which is essential for modern infrastructure planning and international cooperation.
Modules offered include the following: Introduction to Integrated Planning, Transportation Planning and Modelling, Regional and Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics and Information Processing, GIS and Data Acquisition, Methodological Aspects of Planning, Tendering, Contracting and Project Management, Development Policy and Planning, Ecological Aspects of Infrastructure Planning, Energy Supply, Water and Waste Management, Project Appraisal, Planning and Financing, Integrated Case Study, and more.
Details on the modules offered can be found on the homepage of the Master's programme in Infrastructure Planning.
The tightly structured full-time study programme is divided into four semesters. The first semester provides basic modules to broaden the professional horizon and the second semester offers a variety of electives.
In the third semester, besides additional electives, a large case study deals with the complex problems of integrated infrastructure planning and the challenges of interdisciplinary teamwork. Intensive group work provides training in methods applied successfully in Germany.
During the fourth semester, students write their individual Master's thesis on an interdisciplinary topic from the field of infrastructure planning, which may deal with a problem/project relevant to their respective home country.
Students entering the Master's programme in Infrastructure Planning must have at least two years of professional experience in case they want to apply for a DAAD scholarship, and it is recommended that all students have some professional experience before they enter the programme. Thus, no mandatory internship period is included in the schedule, but students who do not have extensive professional experience are welcome to integrate an internship closely related to the topic of the Master's thesis into the fourth semester of their studies.
EU citizens do not pay tuition, whereas non-EU citizens pay a tuition of 1,500 EUR per semester.
Approx. 200 EUR per semester
Living expenses amount to about 940 EUR per month. You will have to demonstrate that you have sufficient finances to cover your living expenses for 12 months. EU citizens may apply for state-guaranteed loans during the time of enrolment. For more information, see the links on our websites.
Please check our website on financial aid and scholarships: https://www.uni-stuttgart.de/en/study/living-in-stuttgart/finances/index.html.
The DAAD offers a limited number of scholarships for the Master's programme in Infrastructure Planning, which are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of professional experience after receiving a Bachelor's degree in order to qualify for this scholarship.
Admission requirements include a qualified Bachelor's degree (minimum three years / six semesters) or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture, town planning, or related fields.
At least two years of relevant professional experience are a mandatory requirement if the applicant wants to apply for a DAAD scholarship. The two years of professional experience have to be completed before the date of application.
For self-financing students, professional experience related to the field of infrastructure planning is evaluated positively during the admission process, but it is not mandatory for admission.
Applicants must provide proof of their English skills: TOEFL 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 79 (Internet-based) or IELTS band 6.0.
Please see the MIP homepage for details.
For the winter semester 2024/2025, the online application is available on the C@MPUS portal of the University of Stuttgart:
1 August to 30 September 2023 for admission to the programme and for a DAAD scholarship
1 August 2023 to 15 February 2024 for self-financing students
For further details, please consult our website: http://www.mip.uni-stuttgart.de.
Please be aware that it may be very challenging to finance your whole studies by working. Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 120 days per year. Only students who are employed by the university in one of the institutes or departments (Studentische/Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte) are exempt from this regulation, but other restrictions apply.
For more detailed information, please consult our websites:
International Students: Financing your Studies and Working during your studies
Both the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and the campus in the centre of Stuttgart have on-site halls of residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240 to 350 EUR per month) are furnished. Some are equipped with a sink, and all have access to kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and Internet. From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within ten minutes.
Students can consult the lecturers, the university staff and the MIP course director for career option counselling.
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