The 2026-27 M.Sc. in Urban Management at the Technische Universität Berlin (Technical University of Berlin) focuses on development challenges in the Global South and transition countries, providing interdisciplinary training in city management that addresses urgent issues such as rapid urbanization, informal settlements, insecure land tenure, and weak planning systems. The program emphasizes practical, cross-sectoral solutions to real-world urban problems.

This program is ideal for professionals already working in urban planning, civil engineering, public administration, environmental management, architecture, or related fields who are looking to deepen their expertise and drive sustainable urban change globally.

The Berlin University of Technology offers a range of programs. The Master’s Course in Urban Management was also added to the university’s program in 2005. This course is open to students from all disciplines and countries. The university also has different opportunities and special scholarships for women. If you are from a developing country and interested in urban management, the university door is open to you.

Program focus:

• Focus on urban development in the Global South and transition countries
• Training in cross-disciplinary urban management approaches
• Addresses issues like environmental degradation and uncontrolled urban growth
• Tackles insecure land tenure and poor housing conditions
• Covers weak local planning and decision-making systems

Key Details

• Host Country: Germany
• Level of study: Master’s Program
• Instruction language: English
• Degree awarded: MSc. in Urban Management
• Course Start: October 2026
• Course Duration: 18 months + 2 months German course
• Application Deadlines:
  • DAAD scholarship application period: June 15- August 31, 2026
  • Self-finance closing date: 30 April 2026

DAAD Scholarship Benefits

DAAD provides the following benefits:

• Monthly stipend:
  • €992 for graduates
  • €1,300 for a Master’s degree and  €1,400 from February 2026 for doctoral candidates
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance coverage
• Travel allowance (unless covered by another source)
• Additional benefits (if applicable):
  • Monthly rent subsidy
  • Monthly allowance for accompanying family members

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields below:
  • Geography
  • Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Urban Planning
  • Civil Engineering
  • Law
  • Political and Social  Science
  • Business and Administration
  • Economics
  • International Development
• Have two years of work experience
• Language proficiency: TOEFL (IBT 79, PBT 550, CBT 213) or IELTS 6

Supported Documents

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• Urban Management Application Form (hand-signed)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (hand-signed)
• Motivation Letter (hand-signed)
• Degree Certificate and Academic Records with grading system explanation (translated if not in English or German)
• TOEFL or IELTS test result (TOEFL code: 8804)
• Two Letters of Reference (hand-signed, on official letterhead or with stamp)
• Proof of at least two years of work experience (on employer’s letterhead and certified)
• Copy of Passport
• APS Certificate (for applicants from India, Vietnam, China (P.R.), or Azad University in Iran)

How to apply to the Urban Management Program?

• First, download the application form, open it in Acrobat Reader, and complete and sign it by hand.
• Attach all the required documents and send them all by email to the submission email below:

Submission Email: urbanmanagement@contact.tu-berlin.de

For more information and details about the program and the university, please visit the Technical University of Berlin’s website.