Students gain a broad multidisciplinary knowledge of planning. Three-quarters of the programme consists of courses, and one-quarter of a research project. The courses take a critical approach to planning, combining theory and practical strategies and methods to plan for sustainable and liveable communities. Students are trained in quantitative and qualitative methods, spatial design and applied planning approaches, including collaboration with the public and different stakeholders. Upon completion of the studies, students are expected to have acquired a solid knowledge and understanding of planning as a profession and to be able to work independently and in teams on problem-solving and development in the planning field.

Students take courses at AUI and at collaborating universities.

On-site teaching in AUI is at Keldnaholt in Reykjavík.

Programme director Harpa Stefánsdóttir