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Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities at UIC Barcelona

The Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities course at UIC Barcelona equips students with tools to design environmentally conscious spaces.


School: Barcelona School of Architecture
Course: Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Course dates: October 2024 to September 2025
Application deadline: 15 July 2024

The Master's Degree in Urban Design for Healthy Cities at UIC Barcelona addresses the pressing need for creating healthy urban environments as outlined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This programme integrates principles of health and sustainability into urban design, empowering architects, urban designers and urban planners to spearhead urban transformations focused on citizen wellbeing.

By blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications, students acquire a comprehensive understanding of metrics, tools and methods essential for crafting healthy urban spaces.

Through an emphasis on real-world case studies and workshops, students cultivate the skills necessary to address environmental, social, cultural and economic factors that impact public health.

With a multidisciplinary approach, the programme encourages holistic urban analysis, preparing students to undertake the design of urban projects. Offering a transformative learning experience, this programme is tailored for individuals committed to shaping healthier urban environments for future generations.

Find out more about the course and apply ›

Top image: student class final project course 2021-2022.

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