Study programme

2024-2025

Model path part 1

Introductory Courses

You have to acquire all 15 ECTS-credits from the list below

Sustainable Cities
Course code:
2101WETSUC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Data Management & Visualisation
Course code:
2100WETDMV
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Spatial and Sustainability Analysis Tools
Course code:
2100WETSAT
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability
Course code:
2100WETSPU
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science

City Labs

The core of the first year of the master’s programme consists of the three multidisciplinary CityLabs, with each partner university coordinating one CityLab.
You have to complete all CityLabs.

CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC1F
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Geographic Information Systems' and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability'
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC1C
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC2F
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Visualisation’, ‘Spatial and Sustainability Analysis Tools’ and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability''
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC2C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC3F
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC3C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Model path part 2

Internship

The Internship is a mandatory course in the Master’s programme. The internship can take place both in the first or in the second semester, depending of the availability of internship positions. In mutual agreement with the supervisors and the internship coordinator, the internship can also start in the summer holidays before the start of the internship year. The internship can take place abroad. The duration of the internship is (at least) 25 working days.

Professional Internship
Course code:
2100WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the internship is not possible if you are also still enrolled in the bachelor or preparatory programme.
You have also already followed the 3 courses of CityLab: Conceptual Framework.
Contact hours:
200
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences

Electives

You can personalise your study programme by taking elective courses (24 ECTS-credits). Advanced electives (min. 15 ECTS-credits) will deepen your understanding of the themes and technologies of the CityLabs. Electives of free choice (max. 9 ECTS-credits) will deepen or broaden your knowledge, attitudes and skills in other subjects.

Advanced electives for CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem

Urban Air Modelling
Course code:
2100WETUAM
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Urban Green Design and Management
Course code:
2100WETUGD
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Remote Sensing of Urban Systems
Course code:
9100KULRSU
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Advanced electives for CityLab 2: Urban Resources

Renewable Energy
Course code:
2100WETREN
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Technologies for Alternative Proteins
Course code:
2100WETTAP
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Environmental Technology: Waste
Course code:
9100UGEETW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Technologies and Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Use and Resource Recovery
Course code:
2100WETSWU
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science

Advanced electives for CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability

Environmental Epidemiology
Course code:
2100WETEEP
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Epidemiology
Lecturer(s):
Data mining
Course code:
2052FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Students Master in Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering must be simultaneously enrolled or have obtained credit for 2100WETC3F CityLab3
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Bioresponse Measurements and Process Control
Course code:
9100KULBMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Free electives

For this part of the programme, you can choose freely (for max. 9 ECTS-credits) from the courses from other programmes at the University of Antwerp, Ghent University and/or KU Leuven, and/or from the suggestion list below (specifically put together for this Master’s programme).

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course code:
2100WETIEN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Management science
Political Ecology
Course code:
9100KULUPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
Smart Cities
Course code:
2100WETSMC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Sustainable Food Systems
Course code:
9100UGESFS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
Environmental law
Course code:
2109MDOMRT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):

Master's thesis

The final part of the Master’s programme is an individual, multidisciplinary and scientific research project on a particular urban environmental problem that you will carry out as part of the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS-credits) in cooperation with the relevant research groups or in a company/organisation belonging to the programme’s work field.

Master’s Thesis, including research internship
Course code:
2100WETMTH
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences

2023-2024

Model path part 1

Introductory Courses

You have to acquire all 15 ECTS-credits from the list below

Sustainable Cities
Course code:
2100WETSUC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Data Management and Geographic Information Systems
Course code:
2100WETDMG
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability
Course code:
2100WETSPU
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science

City Labs

The core of the first year of the master’s programme consists of the three multidisciplinary CityLabs, with each partner university coordinating one CityLab.
You have to complete all CityLabs.

CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC1F
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Geographic Information Systems' and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability'
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC1C
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC2F
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Being simultaneously enrolled in the courses 'Sustainable Cities', 'Data Management & Geographic Information Systems' and 'Societal Perspectives on Urban Sustainability'
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 2: Urban Resources - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC2C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Conceptual Framework
Course code:
2100WETC3F
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
90
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability - Integrated Case
Course code:
2100WETC3C
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Model path part 2

Internship

The Internship is a mandatory course in the Master’s programme. The internship can take place both in the first or in the second semester, depending of the availability of internship positions. In mutual agreement with the supervisors and the internship coordinator, the internship can also start in the summer holidays before the start of the internship year. The internship can take place abroad. The duration of the internship is (at least) 25 working days.

Professional Internship
Course code:
2100WETINT
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the internship is not possible if you are also still enrolled in the bachelor or preparatory programme.
You have also already followed the 3 courses of CityLab: Conceptual Framework.
Contact hours:
200
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences

Electives

You can personalise your study programme by taking elective courses (24 ECTS-credits). Advanced electives (min. 15 ECTS-credits) will deepen your understanding of the themes and technologies of the CityLabs. Electives of free choice (max. 9 ECTS-credits) will deepen or broaden your knowledge, attitudes and skills in other subjects.

Advanced electives for CityLab 1: The Urban Ecosystem

Urban Air Modelling
Course code:
2100WETUAM
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Urban Green Design and Management
Course code:
2100WETUGD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Remote Sensing of Urban Systems
Course code:
9100KULRSU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Advanced electives for CityLab 2: Urban Resources

Renewable Energy
Course code:
2100WETREN
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Technologies for Alternative Proteins
Course code:
2100WETTAP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Environmental Technology: Waste
Course code:
9100UGEETW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Technologies and Infrastructure for Sustainable Water Use and Resource Recovery
Course code:
2100WETSWU
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):

Advanced electives for CityLab 3: Human Health and Urban Liveability

Environmental Epidemiology
Course code:
2057GENEP2
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
18
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Faculty decision based on student file
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Epidemiology
Lecturer(s):
Data Mining
Course code:
2037FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Bioresponse Measurements and Process Control
Course code:
9100KULBMP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):

Free electives

For this part of the programme, you can choose freely (for max. 9 ECTS-credits) from the courses from other programmes at the University of Antwerp, Ghent University and/or KU Leuven, and/or from the suggestion list below (specifically put together for this Master’s programme).

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Course code:
2100WETIEN
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Management science
Lecturer(s):
Europe's Climate and Energy Policy: Internal and External Dimensions
Course code:
9100KULECP
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
26
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
Urban Political Ecology
Course code:
9100KULUPE
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):
Smart Cities
Course code:
2100WETSMC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Sustainable Food Systems
Course code:
9100UGESFS
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
50
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Environmental Science
Lecturer(s):

Master's thesis

The final part of the Master’s programme is an individual, multidisciplinary and scientific research project on a particular urban environmental problem that you will carry out as part of the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS-credits) in cooperation with the relevant research groups or in a company/organisation belonging to the programme’s work field.

Master’s Thesis, including research internship
Course code:
2100WETMTH
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Enrollment for the master thesis (or parts of it) is not possible if you are also enrolled in a bachelor or preparatory programme. In case of Exception, contact your faculty.
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Engineering Sciences