Please be informed that Mundus Urban Programme is finally closed.
No more applications are accepted.
Mundus Urbano (MU) was a consortium of four European universities offering an advanced interdisciplinary Master of Science programme –International Cooperation in Urban Development. The programme addressed the dynamic challenges faced throughout the world due to rapid urbanisation processes. The two-year course was innovative in its interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary set-up and arranged knowledge around emerging global phenomena.
Transdisciplinary approach
Conventional town planning approaches have proven inadequate in dealing with the constantly evolving urban challenges. MU provides students with the highest quality academic resources and teaching staff. The program affords them insight into current development planning theories and practices, instigating them to propose architecturally, socially, economically and ecologically sustainable urban development solutions.
Diversity as an asset
The multi-faceted composition of both the Mundus Urbano student groups and teaching staff fosters a diverse learning environment and allows for the development of a global professional network. Coming from different parts of the world, lecturers and students have backgrounds that range from Architecture and Design, Engineering to Social and Political Sciences.
International double degree
MU produces advanced graduates who can innovatively address the complexities of phenomena facing the world’s urban populations, mostly in developing countries. The programme allows students to pursue a double degree in International Cooperation in Urban Development with specialisations in Development Economics (Rome), Sustainable Emergency Architecture (Barcelona) or Urban Planning (Grenoble).
Vast working field
Professionals are increasingly required to undertake projects internationally in the urban development field. MU builds the capacity to meet the challenges that this type of work presents. It prepares both professionals and academics for critically analysing and assessing the growing problems in urban areas internationally. Internship opportunities arise during the course. MU alumni are skilled to work in local and international institutions and have improved access to PhD programmes.
Latest news
Master's Thesis Jury at TU Darmstadt.![]()
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Our students are currently finishing the programme with their master's thesis presentations. Our MU jury congratulates Mark Aguirre for his successful defence and wishes him a lot of success in the future!
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Joint Master's Thesis Jury at UIC Barcelona.![]()
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Our students attending their second year at UIC in Barcelona are currently finishing the programme with their master's thesis presentations. Our MU joint jury congratulates Krishanunni Jitendra Kumar for his successful defence and wishes him a lot of success in the future!
2 years ago ·
Joint Master's Thesis Jury at UGA Grenoble.![]()
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Our students attending their second year at UGA in Grenoble are currently finishing the programme with their master's thesis presentations. Our MU joint jury congratulates Wenyi Liang for her successful defense and wishes her a lot of success in the future.
2 years ago ·
