3/14/2019 Infrastructure Planning (MIP) M.Sc.

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Final Degree: Master of Science

Infrastructure Planning (MIP)

Standard Period of Study: 4 semesters
Start of studies: Winter semester (special deadlines for application)
Teaching Language: English
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A well-planned system of infrastructure facilities is the primary prerequisite for development. On the
international level, there is a pressing need for professionals capable of directing the conception,
planning and construction of necessary infrastructure facilities for transport, water and waste
management at the urban as well as the regional level of integrating economic, social, ecological
and management requirements. With the Master’s Program Infrastructure Planning (MIP), the
University of Stuttgart has been offering this practice-oriented and internationally acclaimed Master’s
program since 1983.

Faculty members of 13 different institutes and experienced practitioners offer their knowledge to a
limited number of 35–40 students per course. Emphasis is placed on an interdisciplinary approach
to planning, which is essential for modern infrastructure planning and international cooperation.

Which interests and skills should I have?

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Required is a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban or Regional

Planning, or related fields. Professional experience in one of this fields is appreciated.
Excellent English is required. Students should be interested in an interdisciplinary approach
to spatial planning and should be willing to acquire intercultural experiences.

How is the program structured?

Study schedule

Modules offered include:

Statistics and Information Processing

Economics
Social Aspects of Planning
Project Management
Development Policy and Planning
Urban Planning, Regional Planning
Ecological Aspects of Infrastructure Planning
Energy Supply
Transportation
Water and Waste Management
Project Appraisal
Planning and Financing
Integrated Case Study

Module Guide

The Module Guide describes the modules and the required courses belonging to the module.

The Module Guide (also called module handbook) is published in the Campus
Management System C@MPUS [de] (please click as follows: choose the degree - click on
the book behind the study program's name).

Exam regulations: the basis of my studies

The exam regulation is only availabe in German since it is an official document.

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The examination regulations (in German: Prüfungsordnungen) include a survey of the
required modules.

Prüfungsordnung

Prüfungsordnung 7/25/17

Erste Satzung zur Änderung der Prüfungsordnung 7/20/18

Alte Prüfungsordnung

Die genauen Übergangsbestimmungen finden Sie in der neuen Prüfungsordnung

vom 25.07.2017.

Prüfungsordnung 8/13/12

Satzung über die Änderung der Prüfungsordnungen zur 3/11/13

Anpassung an die Lissabon-Konvention (§ 36a LHG)

Alte Prüfungsordnung

Die genauen Übergangsbestimmungen finden Sie in der neuen Prüfungsordnung

vom 13. August 2012.

Prüfungsordnung 10/22/08

Application and admission: how do I get a place at the University?

Admission Restrictions

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, architecture, urban- or regional

planning, geodesy, environmental engineering or related fields
An excellent academic record
Proof of English language proficiency in form of internationally recognized test scores
(TOEFL or IELTS). This proof is obligatory for every applicant except for English native
speakers.
Local admission restriction

The complete information on the admission process, required knowledge of English, and the
criteria for the assessment of professional suitability can be found in the admission
regulations.

Admission regulations [de] (available only in German)

Language requirements

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Very good knowledge of English, non-nativespeakers need a language certificate.

Closing Date

Deadline: February 15th for the beginning of the course in the winter semester of the same
year.

Application
Application information by the study program

What job prospects are available to me after graduation?

The target group of MIP consists of civil engineers, architects and town planners who wish to
gain insight into infrastructure planning in a broad, integrated context and who want to
prepare themselves for working in international and complex planning projects.

Career goals might be: infrastructure planner working in the private sector as a consultant,
civil servant dealing with various aspects of infrastructure planning or with regional and/or
national infrastructure development. Graduates will be capable of directing and co-ordinating
the work of international and interdisciplinary teams of specialists from a wide variety of
infrastructure-related fields.

Important Websites

Study program's website

Information to this final degree "Master of Science"
Profile of the study program

Accreditation
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Dipl.-Ing. Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Elke Schneider Markus Friedrich
Course Director Head of Chair for Transport
Planning and Traffic
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