Master in Urban and Regional Planning

Nankai University is a prestigious multidisciplinary university in Tianjin with a century of academic excellence since its founding in 1919. As a member of China’s top university groups, Nankai offers strong programs across sciences, humanities, business and the arts, with particular recognition for mathematics, chemistry, history and economics. The campus culture blends rigorous scholarship with a tradition of civic engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Nankai provides extensive academic resources including four main libraries, large digital collections and dedicated research centres, enabling students to pursue ambitious projects and cross-disciplinary study. Facilities for sports, cultural activities and student organizations support a balanced student life, while the multipurpose smart campus card and widespread campus wifi make daily life convenient. Close links with industry and research institutes create internship and research opportunities for undergraduates and postgraduates.

Located in Tianjin, a dynamic city close to Beijing, Nankai students benefit from thriving industry, international business presence and cultural events. International students find strong orientation support, language resources and a welcoming campus community. Graduates leave with strong credentials, research experience and the professional networks needed to succeed in academic, public and private sectors at home and abroad.

The Master in Urban and Regional Planning at Nankai University is a program that promotes a thorough understanding of how cities and regions function. This English-taught degree helps students make a positive difference in the social, environmental, and economic welfare of towns and cities. The program is research-led and focuses on providing students with a high-quality education.

The curriculum teaches students to understand the economic underpinnings of urban and regional development, urban governance, and the relationships between places and urban society. Students will develop research skills, learn to demonstrate the value of research-based urban analysis, and understand cities, property markets, institutions, and governance.

Graduates can pursue careers as Urban Planners, Regional Development Managers, City Managers, Transportation Planners, or Environmental Consultants, working in industries like government, urban planning, or environmental consulting firms.