Problem-based Aalborg pedagogy applied to urban transformation at the Copenhagen campus: waste, energy, water and transport engineering combined with political science, green growth and impact assessment.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Tuition
15,490 EUR per year
Tuition (EU/EEA)
Tuition-free
Intake
September
Verified Aug 2026: free for EU/EEA; non-EU 57,850 DKK / 7,745 EUR per semester (~EUR 15,490/yr; AAU 2026 engineering band, explicitly mapped to Sustainable Cities on the finance-and-fees page). Deadlines 15 Jan / 1 Mar. Source: https://www.en.aau.dk/education/apply/master/finance-and-fees
Curriculum modules
Transitioning from wasteful to sustainable cities — Published module.
Energy planning for sustainable cities — Published module.
Water management and climate change adaptation — Published module.
Sustainable transport and mobility — Published module.
Admission requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree in engineering or planning
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