Master and short course requirements

In order to participate in the master programme or a short course, you are required:

• to have at least a bachelor’ degree from a recognised university or similar institute in a field related to the chosen course.
• to show evidence of a sufficient oral and written command of the English language. If English is not your mother tongue, an English language test is required.
• to have working or academic experience relevant to the area of the programme.

• For our master programme we also accept excellent bachelor students
• For the 1-month Land Management course we ask for at least three years of work or academic experience

• to have the ability to interact and work with people from very diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  
  

Executive course requirements

We consider each application on its own merits, but the following requirements are preferred:

• to be a (potential) manager and/or decision maker within government, the private sector or civil society organisation that seeks to shape cities
• to have adequate capability in written and spoken English.
  
  

English language test

We accept certificates from TOEFL or IELTS as official language tests.

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language

Score: 550 (paper-based) / 213 (computer-based) / 79 (internet based). The TOEFL test is undergoing changes. The TOEFL paper-based test is currently available in some locations and will be used in some areas where internet-based TOEFL is not yet available. The TOEFL computer-based test is being offered during the transition to internet-based testing, but will be discontinued after 2006. However, since all TOEFL scores are valid for two years after issue, TOEFL computer-based test scores will remain valid until 2008. More information: www.toefl.org

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

Score: min. 6.0, subtest not lower than 5.5
This test is obligatory for Chinese students for obtaining the NESO certificate:
www.nesochina.org. More information: www.ielts.org