Master in Urban Planning and Development - Urban Innovation and Sustainability

MasterPostgraduateUrban Planning

About This Programme

A two-year English-taught Master in urban planning and development focused on urban innovation and sustainability, awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Course Highlights

Focus on sustainable and innovative urban planning.
Three pillars: ecological, energy and digital transition.
Design studios plus data science and visualisation.
Degree awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

What You'll Study

A two-year English-taught Master (programme code 4-MA-URRP) training professionals in sustainable and innovative urban planning across ecological, energy and digital transitions, with design studios and a research project. Awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Year 1 (Master 1)

History of Urban Planning: From Inner Cities to Metropolitan Areas (URRP-543)7 credits
Urban Heritage and Sustainable Development (URRP-544)5 credits
Urban Planning Law and Regulation
Advanced Urban Analysis
GIS Applied to Urban Planning
Urban Planning, Climate Adaptation and Social Inclusion
EcoDesign and Reversibility
Health, Mobility and Built Environment
Urban Metabolism
Studio: Sustainable Urban Landscape

Year 2 (Master 2)

Urban Energy System and Energetic Efficiency
Building an Ecocity: Innovation Clusters and Districts
Infrastructures and Urban Innovation
Land Use Planning for Low Carbon City
Studio: Building an Eco-Technological City
Research Methodology
Master Thesis

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant bachelor's degree (second-class honours / CGPA around 3.0), typically in geography, planning, architecture, engineering or a related field.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL 79, or native-English study of three years; English-medium degrees are exempt.

Selective admission.

Careers

Leads to careers in urban planning, sustainable development, smart cities and urban design.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the French Ministry of Higher Education (HCERES); the degree is awarded by Sorbonne Universite.

Programme Details

Award

Master (Master's degree), 120 ECTS

Start Date

September (annual intake)

Typical Offer

Relevant bachelor's (2nd class / CGPA 3.0); IELTS 6.0

Duration

2 years

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Urban Planning

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 83,200/yr

Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.

Enquire View Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Next intakes

Sep

What You'll Study

Year 1 (Master 1)

History of Urban Planning: From Inner Cities to Metropolitan Areas (URRP-543)7 credits
Urban Heritage and Sustainable Development (URRP-544)5 credits
Urban Planning Law and Regulation
Advanced Urban Analysis
GIS Applied to Urban Planning
Urban Planning, Climate Adaptation and Social Inclusion
EcoDesign and Reversibility
Health, Mobility and Built Environment
Urban Metabolism
Studio: Sustainable Urban Landscape

Year 2 (Master 2)

Urban Energy System and Energetic Efficiency
Building an Ecocity: Innovation Clusters and Districts
Infrastructures and Urban Innovation
Land Use Planning for Low Carbon City
Studio: Building an Eco-Technological City
Research Methodology
Master Thesis