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
At the Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) semester I runs from August to December. Semester II runs from January to May.
| Semesters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoursesCourse Catalog > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| 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 > | 1a | 1b | 2a | 2b |
| 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) | ||||
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
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.
| Specific requirements | More 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:
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 |
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA students | 15 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 15 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
For enrolment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/info/ 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.
| Specific requirements | More 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:
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/info/ 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/info/ |
| Exam | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL paper based | 500 |
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.
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA students | 15 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 | |
| non-EU/EEA students | 15 May 2025 | 01 September 2025 |
| 15 May 2026 | 01 September 2026 |
For enrolment in the first year at ITB see the following link: https://admission.itb.ac.id/info/ 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.
| Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 2601 | full-time |
| non-EU/EEA | 2025-2026 | € 21400 | full-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 webpagePractical information for:
Our graduates work as experts in the field of developmental planning and infrastructural management at:
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.
Spatial Sciences at the University of Groningen has a strong
academic position, nationally and internationally, and is
well-embedded in a wider range of disciplines, such as social
sciences and technology sciences. Its relevance is in addressing
spatial aspects of the key societal challenges and emerging
technological transitions of today.
Our research programme is titled TRACE (TRAnsformations, Communities
and Environments). Our ambition is to create scientific and
societal impact by undertaking cutting-edge research at the
interface of people, places, and planning in rural and urban
settings, especially at local and regional scales, in the
Netherlands, Europe and globally.
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
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.
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
