Bachelor of Urban Planning (English)

Introduction

This English-taught undergraduate program in urban planning is jointly delivered by the School of Architecture and the Internationalization Demonstration School of Architecture, featuring an international curriculum developed by renowned Chinese and international faculty. Southeast University stands among the pioneering institutions in China to offer urban planning education, with its urban planning discipline dating back to 1927. Its research scope encompasses urban renewal, planning history and heritage conservation, regional development and territorial spatial planning, housing and community development, and intelligent planning and design. Spanning nearly a century, it has nurtured a wealth of exceptional talent, including China's first academician in urban design and the nation's inaugural National Engineering Survey and Design Master. As one of China's most historic and influential hubs for urban planning education and research, the planning department continues to lead and shape the discipline's future.

Future Development

The program in Urban Planning at SEU is designed to train the next generation  of urban planners and researchers. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the formation and evolution of cities, equipping them  with the necessary tools to figure out innovative solutions to urban challenges.  Drawing from a range of disciplines, including architecture, urban design,  sociology, ecology, urban economics, and spatial analytics, the program  prepares students for careers in both the public and private sectors, which  demand a diverse skill set encompassing design, research, and management.

Expected Capacities for Graduates

(1) Professional Competence: Graduates will acquire broad knowledge in the natural sciences and humanities, together with a solid foundation in urban and rural planning theories, methods, and technical skills. They will be equipped to address complex relationships among urban development, the natural environment, social contexts, and historical heritage. They will meet the essential qualifications for urban and rural planning design and planning administration, and will possess advanced practical skills to develop planning solutions for diverse and complex spatial scenarios.

(2) Vocational Ethics: Graduates will follow international professional norms and ethical codes in spatial planning. They will fully recognize the public-interest nature of planning practice and maintain a strong sense of social responsibility. They will respect ecological systems, cultural heritage, and social equity; comply with planning legislation and technical standards across different contexts; and deliver human-centered, sustainable planning outcomes for communities.

(3) Leadership Skills: Graduates will demonstrate strong integrated critical thinking and analytical abilities to respond to multifaceted and unpredictable urban environments. They will collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural teams, negotiate among multiple stakeholders, and organize planning projects. They will integrate theory with practice to facilitate the delivery of feasible spatial plans.

(4) Global Awareness: Graduates will sustain lifelong learning habits and keep abreast of global frontiers in urban and rural planning theories and technologies. They will maintain a pioneering capacity for innovative exploration and be able to integrate international perspectives with local realities. They will contribute forward-looking ideas to promote resilient, inclusive, and high-quality development of urban and rural settlements worldwide.

Main Courses

(1) General Education Courses: Overview of Chinese Culture, Chinese Reading, Chinese Listening, Comprehensive Chinese, Elective General Education Courses.

(2) Foundation Courses: Introduction to Urban-Rural Development and Planning, Design Fundamentals I-II, Architectural Design I, Art and Media I-III, Global History of Architecture, History of Chinese Architecture.

(3) Core Courses: Urban Planning and Design I-IV, Principles of Urban and Rural Planning, History of Urban and Rural Planning.

(4) Practice Courses: Understanding Urban and Rural Environment, Engineering Practice, and Graduation Project.

Graduation Requirements

Students who complete all required credits specified in the program's curriculum  within the designated study period and meet the requirement of "GPA ≥ 2.0" can  apply for the award of Bachelor of Engineering.