Academics

Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning

Learn more about various concentrations, explore the Curriculum adjust your Course Schedule to fit your time, know the required Tuition Fees, and understand the expected learning outcomes All the information you need to start your academic journey is here.

Concentration

The following is a list of specializations contained in Master’s Program in Urban and Regional Planning

Regional Planning and Area Development

Focuses on planning and managing regional-scale and strategic area development. Students study spatial planning, regional economics, and integrated development strategies for coastal and rural areas.

Urban and Settlement Planning

Emphasizes urban and settlement spatial management by integrating social, economic, and environmental aspects. This concentration equips students to design livable, resilient, and equitable cities.

Environmental Policy and Governance

Examines public policy and environmental governance systems to support sustainable development. Students are trained to analyze, formulate, and implement evidence-based and participatory environmental policies.

Curriculum

The following is a complete list of courses that will be taken in each semester.

Curriculum File

Semester 1 add remove

TWK5101 Advanced Planning Theory

3 SKS

TWK5102 Advanced Planning Methods and Analysis

3 SKS

TWK5103 Urban Spatial Structure and Morphology

3 SKS

TWK5104 Community Development

2 SKS

TWK5105 Research Methodology

3 SKS

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TWK5201 Regional and Urban Infrastructure Planning

3 SKS

TWK5202 Planning Law and Urban–Regional Policy

2 SKS

TWK5203 Urban Management and Land Use Planning

3 SKS

TWK5204 Urban and Regional Planning Studio

5 SKS

TWK5290 Thesis Proposal Seminar

2 SKS

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TWK6111 Advanced Urban and Regional Economics

3 SKS

TWK6191 Master’s Thesis

8 SKS

TWK6192 Scientific Seminar

2 SKS

TWK6193 Scientific Publication

5 SKS

TWK610X Elective Course I

3 SKS

Semester 4 add remove

TWK9294 Thesis Result Seminar

2 SKS

TWK9295 Thesis Defense

2 SKS

Tuition Fee

Here are the study fees Master's Program In Urban And Regional Planning

Master’s Program Single Tuition Fee

IDR 7,000,000 Per student for 1 semester

Master’s Program Institutional Development Fee (Independent Program Only)

IDR 7,000,000 One-Time Payment

Learning Outcomes

The MPWK USU curriculum is developed using an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework and refers to the standards of the Indonesian Association of Planning Schools (ASPI). Students are equipped with conceptual, methodological, and technical competencies through a combination of theoretical coursework, planning studios, applied research, and scientific publication, fostering transdisciplinary critical and analytical thinking.

Learning Outcomes
1	Ability to develop and apply high-level professional ethics and embody the BINTANG character values (Faithfulness to God Almighty, Innovation with Integrity, Resilience, and Wisdom) in leadership and the management of urban and regional development, while upholding humanistic values.
2	Ability to conduct in-depth analysis and formulate innovative strategies for resource management and comprehensive urban and regional planning by considering spatial and non-spatial dimensions, including sociocultural, economic, environmental, technological, administrative, regulatory, and financing aspects to support sustainable development based on local potential.
3	Ability to master and apply science, technology, and the arts (IPTEKS), along with advanced spatial and non-spatial data analysis methods, to identify and solve complex problems and interpret information within adaptive urban and regional planning aligned with global trends.
4	Ability to lead and manage planning projects, collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders, and demonstrate proficient communication skills to influence decision-making and create liveable urban environments.
5	Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate advanced applied research in urban and regional planning to generate new knowledge, and to disseminate findings through scientific publications and policy formulation that contribute to sustainable development.