Academically oriented

Full-time study

2 years

M.Sc. Monika Konrad

Chairman :
M.Sc. Monika Konrad
Councillor internal :
Dr. Aliaksei Lastouski
Assoc. Prof. Siarhei Liubimau, Dr.
dr. hab. Mateusz Blaszczyk
Ing. arch. Jan Foretník, Ph.D.
Dr. Dawid Krysiński
Councillor external :
Dipl.-Ing. Miodrag Kuč, MSc (ZK/U Berlin)

The Integrative Urban Studies Joint Master Degree (INUS) is an interdisciplinary program designed to address the complexities of modern urban development through a holistic Space – Actors – Policy framework. By integrating spatial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and policy innovation, the program equips future urban professionals with the skills necessary to create sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities.
As urbanization accelerates, challenges such as social inequalities and climate change place increasing pressure on cities worldwide. The UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2024 highlights the urgency of adopting integrated, evidence-based urban strategies, particularly as projections indicate that over 68% of the global population will live in urban areas by 2050. INUS aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11) – Sustainable Cities and Communities, preparing students to confront these issues through a research-driven and practice-oriented curriculum.
The program’s Space – Actors – Policy approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of urban environments. The Space component focuses on the physical and environmental aspects of cities, integrating smart urban planning, mobility solutions, and green infrastructure. The Actors component emphasizes engagement with diverse stakeholders, from policymakers to grassroots communities, promoting participatory governance and social innovation. Finally, the Policy component links research with real-world decision-making, equipping students with the tools to shape resilient, adaptive, and inclusive urban policies.
Through a combination of multidisciplinary coursework, hands-on fieldwork, and international mobility across leading European universities, INUS graduates emerge as highly skilled urban leaders capable of bridging the gap between research, policy, and urban practice.

The graduates may continue in a doctoral study programme.