At Universiteit Twente in Enschede, Netherlands, MA/MS in Spatial Systems & Society is offered as a master's degree programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 18,200 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students). The next intake is Sep 2027, starting September 1, 2027.
This Master's programme addresses complex problems such as epidemics, food shortages, natural disasters, poverty, and climate change, teaching the use of geographic information systems, data analysis, urban design, and urban planning and modelling. Students pair technical skills with an understanding of social, economic, and cultural contexts, mapping the interests of different stakeholders to develop practical solutions to complex challenges, learning to look beyond standard models and redefine problems while working on projects related to urban development, food security, and climate adaptation. Graduates go on to work in fields such as agriculture and nature conservation, environmental remote sensing, renewable energy, infrastructure, or water management.
