M.Sc. Sustainable Urban Development
A joint-degree Master’s programme at Vietnamese-German University and TU Darmstadt, connecting planning, environment, engineering and social sciences to shape more sustainable cities.
Events
26NOV
Guest Lecture
The Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) Program at Vietnamese-German University is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Waibel from the University of…
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15OCT
Conference
Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability The Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) Study Program at the Vietnamese-German University, in collaboration…
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12SEP
Research Seminar
The Sustainable Urban Development (SUD) Programme is pleased to announce the upcoming SUD–ARC Research Seminar Series under the theme “Rethinking…
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15AUG
Workshop
WORKSHOP | Planning the 15-Minute City When Everyday Needs Are Within Reach What makes a city truly livable? Is it…
View event →Why SUD
Connect urban planning, environmental science, engineering and social sciences.
Study in a German–Vietnamese academic environment with VGU and TU Darmstadt.
Work with fieldwork, real urban challenges and applied projects beyond the classroom.
Build the analytical and scientific foundation needed to investigate complex urban questions.
Programme overview
SUD is a joint-degree Master's programme at Vietnamese-German University, offered in collaboration with TU Darmstadt. The full-time two-year programme combines international academic standards with an interdisciplinary approach to urbanisation and sustainability.
Students engage with urban planning, environmental science, engineering and social sciences, while practical learning connects academic knowledge with fieldwork, projects and contemporary urban challenges.
Study the urban future
See how the four semesters connect programme foundations, international study and applied learning.
Explore curriculum → 02Explore the interdisciplinary teaching areas and access the detailed module handbook.
View study structure → 03Experience an international academic environment at TU Darmstadt as part of the programme structure.
Discover the experience → 04Develop an independent research project addressing a specific challenge in sustainable urban development.
Thesis information →Learning beyond the classroom
Sustainable urban development cannot be understood from lecture rooms alone. SUD connects academic learning with field observation, mapping, studios, research and direct engagement with rapidly transforming urban territories.
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Research
Research at SUD connects contemporary urban challenges with interdisciplinary methods and collaboration across teaching, projects, seminars and academic exchange.
Urban ecological systems, climate adaptation, environmental management and resilient urban transformation.
Institutions, spatial planning, governance systems and the management of rapid urban change.
Urban services, mobility systems, infrastructure planning and transitions toward sustainable urban development.
Housing, neighbourhoods, social inclusion and equitable access to urban opportunities.
International learning environment
SUD is offered at VGU in collaboration with TU Darmstadt, creating an international academic environment with teaching and study experiences across Vietnam and Germany.
Latest from SUD
Workshop “Creating Community Play Spaces”: When Playgrounds Become Part of a Livable City On June 20, 2026, the Sustainable Urban Development (SUD)…
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The 4th International Student Conference on Sustainable Urban Development (SUD 2026) Successfully Concluded at VGU On 29 May 2026, the Sustainable Urban…
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The event brought together academics, researchers, urban practitioners, and students to discuss how public spaces can respond to contemporary urban challenges including…
Read more →Student & alumni voices
“The SUD program at VGU has been an incredible growth experience for me, as the program familiarizes students with all aspects of urban development.”
Admissions
Discover the SUD programme and begin your application to Vietnamese-German University.
