Who should attend the MEMR?

The Postgraduate MSc 'Management of the European Metropolitan Region' (MEMR) is a great opportunity for recent graduates, advanced students in their final year, PhD students (from various disciplines) and professionals with a strong interest in urban management. The MEMR provides access to the knowledge needed for policy makers, advisors and managers working in the field of urban development in Europe. Participants who successfully fulfil all academic requirements of the course are awarded with the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Urban Management.

An outstanding opportunity for PhD candidates

Characterised by a flexible module-based approach, the MEMR course provides excellent opportunities for doctoral candidates from the partner universities, as well as from other institutions. The structure of the course enables students to follow just one or various of the modules that we offer. Depending on one's personal interest, every student can assemble his or her own short-term programme based on the modules offered. Most modules take place during the period September - December, and thus the MEMR course also offers a unique possibility for a short-term stay abroad. Also the full term programme is easy to combine with a PhD, as the field research period in the second semester (thesis project) provides an opportunity to specialise in an area that can be part of the PhD research.

Academic Award

Participants who successfully fulfil all academic requirements of the course are awarded with the title Master of Science in Urban Management. This degree is a joint effort of five universities and is registered by Erasmus University Rotterdam. Participants who have performed extremely well may be awarded the degree with honours. Candidates who just follow one ore more blocks, but don’t write a thesis, will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance to the course.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. NVAO independently ensures the quality of higher education, and applies stringent quality criterea that are based on European standards for higher education. For more information, click here.