Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning

Do you believe you can help to further develop our world into a sustainable society? Then Human Geography & Urban and Regional Planning may be the right choice for you Why is unemployment higher in some regions than others? What are the social and economic consequences in depopulating areas? How do you deal with different institutions to plan and build new residential areas? Human geographers investigate society in a spatial context. Our students learn to focus on spatial differences because social phenomena happen in specific places, at specific times and with specific impacts. In the first year you will be introduced to all themes within the fields of Human Geography & Urban and Regional Planning. In the second year, the programme continues to deepen your knowledge and improve your skills. In the third year you are allowed to partly fill in your own programme. You can follow courses provided by our faculty but you can also take a Minor or do an internship in a related field. There are also possibilities to visit an international university and follow related courses. Finally, you will write your Bachelor's thesis to prove that you acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to b

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, computer exercise, research project, excursion, tutorial, lecture, group assignment, individual assignment, practicum, self study

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Only for international students: Comparable to English IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT80. Exemptions: Native English speakers or diploma holders from United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.

Other requirements

1. taaltoets cijfer Only for international students: Comparable to English IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT80. Exemptions: Native English speakers or diploma holders from United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland.
2. Matching Dutch students are obligated to fill out the question form which is part of the matching prodedure. When the advice gives reason to, the student is asked to do a home assignment. When asked, this is obligatory. International students are selected by the Admissions Board of the Programme.
3. wiskundetoets cijfer Only for international students: You need an international degree equivalent to a Dutch VWO degree including Mathematics VWO level C.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Dutch studens should have a VWO diploma. International students should have an international degree equivalent to a Dutch VWO degree (inlcuding mathematics VWO level C). Contact the Admissions Office when you have questions (admission@rug.nl).
5. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) International students are assessed on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions Office when you have questions (admission@rug.nl).