Master in Urban Planning and Development - Urban Innovation and Sustainability
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.
Semester 1
- Principles of Urban Planning
- From Inner Cities to Metropolitan Areas
- Urban Heritage and Sustainable Development
- Urban Planning Law and Regulation
- Digital Engineering for Urban Planning
- Advanced Urban Analysis
- GIS Applied to Urban Planning
- Professional Practice of Urban Planning
- Urban Planning Practices
- Studio: Sustainable Urban Landscape
Semester 3
- Urban Eco-Technological Innovations
- Urban Energy System & Energetic Efficiency
- Building an Ecocity: Innovation clusters and districts
- Infrastructures and Urban Innovation
- Professional Practice of Sustainable Urban Engineering
- Land Use Planning for Low Carbon City Studio
- Building an Eco-Technological City
- Research Methodology
Semester 4
- Research Project
- Master Thesis
Entry Requirements
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 166,400 total
Apply online at sorbonne.ae. Non-refundable application fee of AED 300. Deadline in late August (28 August 2026) for the September intake.