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Double Degree master - full-time

DDM Development Planning and Infrastructure Management

Would you like to study topics in Development Planning and Infrastructure Management in two different countries? Then this double degree is the right choice for you.

The Faculty of Spatial Sciences in Groningen and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning in Bandung combine their strengths in this double degree. The course lasts for twenty-four months. You will spend the first twelve months in Indonesia and the second twelve months in the Netherlands.

The programme is designed to provide you with the professional capability to deal with planning related activities. You will focus on local as well as central levels in both the developed and the developing world. You will be trained to address spatial problems and to tackle complicated situations in an efficient and effective way. This degree will provide you with the skills to improve and develop infrastructure planning and management in the context of urban and regional development.

The curriculum focuses on theories in the field of planning, for example in planning and management of natural resources. In addition, you will be trained to handle decision-making processes. Furthermore, this degree will provide you with the skills to improve and develop infrastructure planning and management in the context of urban and regional development.

See the website of the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) for more information or contact us via study.advice.fss rug.nl

Facts & Figures
Degree
MSc in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
Course type
Double Degree master
Duration
24 months (120 ECTS)
Croho code
66194
Language of instruction
English
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Faculty
Spatial Sciences
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Why study this programme in Groningen?
  • Urban areas and issues of infrastructure, environment and water
  • Thinking (policy strategies) and doing (practical work on projects and plans)
  • Compare international theory and practice
  • Program linked to international (e.g., AESOP) and national (e.g., Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment) institutes
  • Groningen offers a wide range of English-language course options and facilities
Programme

At the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) semester I runs from August to December. Semester II runs from January to May.

Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Advanced Planning Theory (4.5 EC)
Digital Literacy (3 EC)
Elective Courses* (15 EC)
Advanced Research Methodology (4.5 EC)
Planning Studio (3 EC)
Semesters
CoursesCourse Catalog >1a1b2a2b
Dilemmas in Infrastructure Planning (5 EC)
EIP: Interactive Workshop (5 EC)
Planning Theory (5 EC)
Comparative Research and Planning Practice (5 EC)
Optional course MSc EIP (5 EC)
Master's Thesis EIP (20 EC)
Reinventing Environmental Planning (5 EC)
Transitions in Water Management (5 EC)
Optional course MSc EIP (5 EC)

Curriculum

For the list of posssible electives in Bandung, please contact our international office at exchange.fss rug.nl For more information about the courses taught at the University of Groningen, please visit https://www.rug.nl/frw/education/master-info-frw/courses-master-environmental-infrastructure-planning

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is required

The first year of your Double Degree Development Planning and Infrastructure Management you follow courses at ITB in Bandung, Indonesia which are part of the master Urban and Regional Planning. The second year you study the master Environmental and Infrastructure Planning at the RUG in Groningen. In Bandung credits are in SKS: 1 SKS = 1,5 EC.

Students must have completed their year of study in Indonesia, including master's thesis, no later than 3 years after the start of the Double Degree, otherwise the right to receive the Indonesian diploma will be lost.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education
grade average

For admission at ITB: A minimum GPA of bachelor degree is 3.00 (or equivalent)
language test

English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents:

  • IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section
  • TOEFL internet based:
  • Overall: 90
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 18
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 21
  • Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE)
  • Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure

A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English language test. The student needs to explain, and if required show proof of, why an exemption would be justified. It is up to the Admission Board to decide whether an exemption will be granted or not.
other admission requirements

For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/

The second year you study EIP in Groningen.

Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) and October-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts in August.

Contact for post graduate international student at ITB

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
EU/EEA students01 March 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 March 202501 September 2025

For enrolment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/ You can't finish your enrolment online. Contact the International Office in Bandung if you have questions: admission sbm-itb.ac.id.

The second year you study Environmental and Infrastructure Planning in Groningen.

Admission for ITB is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) and October-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts in August.

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education
grade average

For admission at ITB: A minimum GPA of bachelor degree is 3.00 (or equivalent)
language test

English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents:

  • IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section
  • TOEFL internet based:
  • Overall: 90
  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 18
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 21
  • Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE)
  • Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure

A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English language test. The student needs to explain, and if required show proof of, why an exemption would be justified. It is up to the Admission Board to decide whether an exemption will be granted or not.
other admission requirements

For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/

The second year you study EIP in Groningen.

Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) and October-November (Semester 2).

Service Desk for international students: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/

Language requirements

ExamMinimum score
TOEFL paper based500

Registration procedure

For enrollment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/

The second year you study EIP in Groningen.

Admission is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) and October-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts in August.

Contact for post graduate international student at ITB.

Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
EU/EEA students01 March 202501 September 2025
non-EU/EEA students01 March 202501 September 2025

For enrolment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/ You can't finish your enrolment online. Contact the International Office in Bandung if you have questions: admission sbm-itb.ac.id.

The second year you study Environmental and Infrastructure Planning in Groningen.

Admission for ITB is conducted on February-June (Semester 1) and October-November (Semester 2). Semester I in ITB starts in August.

Tuition fees
NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2024-2025€ 2530full-time
non-EU/EEA2024-2025€ 20800full-time
EU/EEA2025-2026€ 2601full-time
non-EU/EEA2025-2026€ 21400full-time

The admission fee of ITB is:

€65,65 (2022)

The tuition fee of ITB is:

€2300 per semester (2022)

Semester I in ITB starts in August. See the link for more information: https://admission.itb.ac.id/home/

Scholarships: Check the Nuffic website for information about scholarships.

Students are expected to follow our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. For more detailed information about laptop requirements, please visit this webpage

Practical information for:

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After your studies

Job prospects

Our graduates work as experts in the field of developmental planning and infrastructural management at:

  • Governmental agencies
  • Consultancies
  • Non-profit organizations It is also possible to
  • University and other research institutions

During the programme at the University of Groningen we offer support for your career preparation and employability skills. Workshops are given about leadership, job interviews and how to present yourself. More information about the FSS Career Services.

Research

Research in the master

The research agenda of the department of Spatial Planning and Environment focuses on

‘Institutional Innovation and Spatial Transformation’, as part of the Faculty's Research Program ‘towards Wellbeing, Innovation and Spatial Transformation’ (tWIST). This theme concentrates on the relationships between institutional innovation (improved policy making) and spatial transformation (changing cities and regions). We pursue:

  • to develop new opportunities for intervening in physical and social structures to enhance quality of life.
  • to understand on-going spatial transformations and develop opportunities for governance intervention.
  • to help establish capable and sustainable regions, cities and communities.

Examples of research projects related to EIP

‘Playing with Urban Complexity’ – Dr. Ir. Katherina Gugerell

This research project aims to foster the understanding of complex urban problems by combining participatory processes with serious games in a co-located setting. In particular, the project seeks to explore how game mechanics can be used to engage the actor group of young adults to make informed decisions that have an impact on their respective urban carbon footprints.

‘Flood Resilience in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom’ – Steven Forrest

This PhD research analyses the interactions between different actors at the local level, and the roles/responsibilities of the local state, civil society and the market in flood resilience. A short video about the PhD research can be found here.

‘INTENSSS-PA’ – Christian Zuidema

The INTENSSS-PA project is a EU funded Horizon 2020 project that studies the integration of sustainable energy measures, land uses and technologies within the spatial and socio economic landscape. It is focused on the process of institutional innovation needed for developing integrated sustainable energy plans.

‘SMART Campus Zernike Groningen’ – Dr. Elen-Maarja Trell

A research project carried out in collaboration with RIO projects and the Municipality of Groningen with support from Regio Groningen Assen and Zernike Campus.

Overview of publications and other activities


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Contact

  • Dr. Adiwan Aritenang (For admission related questions)
    Email: a.aritenang itb.ac.id
  • Saskia Enuma, Reinier Schoep, Nienke Harteveld (study.advice.fss@rug.nl)
    Email: study.advice.fss rug.nl

"Following the double degree programme was a truly unique experience"

Following the double degree programme was a truly unique experience. I got to live in a culture that was very different from my own and study topics in a way that were at times very different from what I was used to, which made the programme all the more interesting. It was an enriching experience and I'm happy to have taken part in this programme.

  • Michel Zurkirchen
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"Doing my masters in Bandung was an unforgettable experience"

Doing my masters in Bandung as part of the Double Degree Master in Development Planning and Infrastructure Management, was an unforgettable experience. Not only did I learn a lot from comparing different planning cultures, I also got the chance to be actively involved in planning during my stay in Indonesia. One of the things I learned during this master is that planning in Indonesia can be really challenging but at the same time this is exactly what makes it so interesting.

In addition to the study experience, living in Bandung is great since it is a creative, vibrant city with a lot of young people and many exciting places.

- Niek Duregger

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Study associations

Ibn Battuta

Ibn Battuta is the Faculty Association of Spatial Sciences
Becoming a member of Ibn Battuta means you can join the social drinks, foreign trips, lectures and all other activities organized by the Association. At these events you come into contact with students from all years, which is a great way to make friends that can last a lifetime! Ibn Battuta also organizes informative and career-focused activities. Our informative activities, such as lectures, In-Housedays and the Career Day will help you to orient on your future.
https://www.ibnbattuta.nl/
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