International Master's Programme in Infrastructure Planning – MIP

University of Stuttgart · Stuttgart, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Stuttgart
Apply by
Register by 15 January 2027
Starts
Winter semester
Tuition
€3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Admission requirements include a qualified Bachelor's degree (minimum three years / six semesters) in civil engineering, architecture, urban planning, regional planning or closely related fields. Bachelor's studies have to be completed by the time of application. Temporary, provisional or preliminary Bachelor's degree certificates are not accepted. Professional experience related to the field of infrastructure planning is recommended, but not mandatory for the application. All mandatory documents must be uploaded with the online application. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. A letter stating English as the medium of instruction is not accepted as proof or English proficiency. Please find details on our website.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4.5 Listening: 4.5 Speaking: 4.5 Writing: 4.5 IELTS Academic: 6
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries 15 November 2026 - 15 January 2027
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About this programme

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 13 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 Infr

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