This course delves into the historical background and current critical issues facing sustainable urban and regional planning in the Global South. It addresses the immense pressures of rapid urbanization and urban-rural dynamics, examining how these impact social, cultural, environmental, and economic development. The course also explores the challenges posed by informal settlements and economies, and how these affect both official planning systems and the daily lives of residents. It will critically discuss theoretical perspectives on planning in these contexts, including large-scale modernistic ideas and alternative approaches that emphasize local practices and knowledge.
An application fee of 900 SEK is required for processing applications, payable to University Admissions in Sweden. This fee is waived if you are registered at a Swedish university at the time of application for future semesters.
The tuition fee for this course is SEK 90,000 per academic year for studies within Humanities/Social Sciences/Law. Students from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland are generally required to pay tuition fees.
An application fee of 900 SEK is required for processing applications. For the Autumn Semester, the tuition fee payment deadline is typically in April.
Applications are submitted through the University Admissions in Sweden portal. You will need to check admission requirements, pay an application fee, and upload necessary documents.
The application period typically opens in mid-October and closes in mid-January. Notification of selection results is usually published by the end of March.
Students should budget at least SEK 11,214 per month for living costs in Sweden.
Stockholm University offers a Scholarship Scheme and a Trio Scholarship for eligible Master's students, and the Swedish Institute offers scholarships for citizens of specific countries.