Curious about how cities are planned and governed? Or already taking the Minor in Cities?
CDE3505: Planning & Governing Cities dives into how decisions are made, who makes them, and how policies shape everyday urban life. From housing to climate action, discover how governance drives real change.
📍Open to all NUS undergraduates – no prerequisites!
🗓 Mondays, 2–5PM (Sem 1, AY25/26)
🔗 More details and course writeup available on our website
CDE3505: Planning & Governing Cities dives into how decisions are made, who makes them, and how policies shape everyday urban life. From housing to climate action, discover how governance drives real change.
📍Open to all NUS undergraduates – no prerequisites!
🗓 Mondays, 2–5PM (Sem 1, AY25/26)
🔗 More details and course writeup available on our website
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What makes a city truly smart? It’s not just about tech — it’s about how cities stay economically competitive, innovative, and sustainable.
CDE3504: Smart Cities explores how Singapore — one of the world’s smartest cities — tackled its urban and economic challenges. Learn how sectors like maritime, manufacturing, tourism, and the knowledge economy leveraged technology for growth. Plus, dive into case studies from the region to understand how smart decisions drive liveable, competitive cities.
📍Open to all NUS undergraduates – no prerequisites needed!
🗓 Tuesdays, 9AM–12PM (Sem 1, AY25/26)
🔗 More details and course writeup are avail on our website!
#nuscities #citiesminor #cities #interdisciplinary
CDE3504: Smart Cities explores how Singapore — one of the world’s smartest cities — tackled its urban and economic challenges. Learn how sectors like maritime, manufacturing, tourism, and the knowledge economy leveraged technology for growth. Plus, dive into case studies from the region to understand how smart decisions drive liveable, competitive cities.
📍Open to all NUS undergraduates – no prerequisites needed!
🗓 Tuesdays, 9AM–12PM (Sem 1, AY25/26)
🔗 More details and course writeup are avail on our website!
#nuscities #citiesminor #cities #interdisciplinary
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Worried about pausing your life just to get a degree? Worry no more. The Master of Cities is unlike other courses which demand a few months of your life every semester. Study while working with a curriculum of intensive in-person study blocks, asynchronous and online-based study models. Keep your career. In fact, build it – every break in between intensive study periods allows you to apply the insights you’ve learnt into your own work.
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📣 NEW Travelling Elective Alert! 🌍✈️ NUS Cities is launching our first-ever travelling elective CDE4501B – City to City: A Comparative Study in AY25/26 Semester 1! From Singapore to Yogyakarta, dive into urban fieldwork, cross-cultural learning, and collaborative…
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Unfortunately, CDE4501B will not be offered in the upcoming semester (AY25/26 S1). Registered students will be contacted via email for more information! We apologise for any inconvenience caused. ☹️
Feel free to reach out should you have any questions!
Unfortunately, CDE4501B will not be offered in the upcoming semester (AY25/26 S1). Registered students will be contacted via email for more information! We apologise for any inconvenience caused. ☹️
Feel free to reach out should you have any questions!
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“If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail” - how true that is for cities. In the Master of Cities, hear from local and international experts who bring diverse perspectives to city development, see that development firsthand, and understand how different cities have approached their challenges in unique ways. With this, you will be equipped with much more than a hammer – you will be equipped with the thinking tools necessary to remain nimble and relevant in any urban context.
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You’re a practical professional – you don’t just take the word of someone who has only read books and knows nothing about the realities on the ground. We respect you – that’s why we’ve developed the Master of Cities to be founded on real-world case studies from Singapore and other cities. Gain the know-how to be able to impress in your career and make a difference in the world.
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Professor Yeo Siew Haip is the Director of NUS Cities and a distinguished architect, urban strategist, and design leader. Prof Yeo brings with him over 35 years of experience spanning architectural design, urban planning, and senior executive leadership in Singapore and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Students joining the Master of Cities will get the chance to tap on his wealth of insight and expertise – Prof Yeo is the course leader for CIT5010 Integrated Capstone Project, an immersive and project-based course that challenges students to draw upon their well-round Cities scholarly education to produce original academic research and practice projects.
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Students joining the Master of Cities will get the chance to tap on his wealth of insight and expertise – Prof Yeo is the course leader for CIT5010 Integrated Capstone Project, an immersive and project-based course that challenges students to draw upon their well-round Cities scholarly education to produce original academic research and practice projects.
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📢 Hello everyone!
For AY25/26 Semester 1, please note that the following electives will be offered:
• CDE3504 Smart Cities 🏙️
• CDE3505 Planning and Governing Cities🗺️
You can find the brief course write-ups on our website: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/nuscities/undergraduate/
For AY25/26 Semester 1, please note that the following electives will be offered:
• CDE3504 Smart Cities 🏙️
• CDE3505 Planning and Governing Cities🗺️
You can find the brief course write-ups on our website: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/nuscities/undergraduate/
Prof Fong Chun Wah is the Deputy Director of NUS Cities, overseeing the work that NUS Cities does in the each of its three pillars of Education, Research and Advisory Services.
Students of the Master of Cities will get the opportunity to learn from Prof Fong and from his years of experience as he leads the CIT5002 Inclusive Cities course. The course will explore how cities can create a sense of social and spatial equity for its communities, and provide fair opportunities to access and representation within the city.
Applications for the Master of Cities will be opened this coming Monday, 28 July. Stay tuned for more updates on the Master of Cities and sign up with our mailing list – https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uANx7ja8dNhZvo
Students of the Master of Cities will get the opportunity to learn from Prof Fong and from his years of experience as he leads the CIT5002 Inclusive Cities course. The course will explore how cities can create a sense of social and spatial equity for its communities, and provide fair opportunities to access and representation within the city.
Applications for the Master of Cities will be opened this coming Monday, 28 July. Stay tuned for more updates on the Master of Cities and sign up with our mailing list – https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uANx7ja8dNhZvo
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Admissions are still open for the Master of Cities! The first Asia-based cities programme grounded in real-world case studies, drawing from best practices in Singapore and global cities.
In this video, Prof Yeo Siew Haip, Director of NUS Cities, brings us through why the Master of Cities is essential for any aspiring change-maker looking to shape the cities of tomorrow, today.
More information can also be found on our website!
In this video, Prof Yeo Siew Haip, Director of NUS Cities, brings us through why the Master of Cities is essential for any aspiring change-maker looking to shape the cities of tomorrow, today.
More information can also be found on our website!
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The NUS Cities Symposium is back this year with its 3rd edition, happening on 3 September at the NUS University Town UTown Auditorium 2.
With the theme "How Urban Science helps Cities become more Liveable, Sustainable, and Resilient", this flagship event of the Urban Science Week 2025 and NUS Sustainability Connect will gather a community of local and international urban professionals and experts across various disciplines and sectors to examine how urban science may better our cities and improve our lives.
There will be a power-packed lineup of speakers over a variety of plenaries and panel discussions that will surely provide much insights and lessons. Network and connect with fellow urban professionals and researchers, and contribute to help make our cities better for everyone.
Register now at https://nuscitiessymposium.sg/ and we hope to see you there!
With the theme "How Urban Science helps Cities become more Liveable, Sustainable, and Resilient", this flagship event of the Urban Science Week 2025 and NUS Sustainability Connect will gather a community of local and international urban professionals and experts across various disciplines and sectors to examine how urban science may better our cities and improve our lives.
There will be a power-packed lineup of speakers over a variety of plenaries and panel discussions that will surely provide much insights and lessons. Network and connect with fellow urban professionals and researchers, and contribute to help make our cities better for everyone.
Register now at https://nuscitiessymposium.sg/ and we hope to see you there!
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🌆 Towards the Sentient City
Learn More by Joining Us at the Upcoming NUS Cities Public Lecture by Dr. Lola Woetzel, Founder and Partner of Global6; Senior Partner Emerita at McKinsey & Company; former Director of the McKinsey Global Institute; Visiting Professor of Global China Studies and Business at NYU Shanghai!
🗓 Date: 20 November 2025, Thursday
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: LT17, NUS COM2
🚀 Limited seats available! Register now: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3W7dh0DIzu9yGa2
Learn More by Joining Us at the Upcoming NUS Cities Public Lecture by Dr. Lola Woetzel, Founder and Partner of Global6; Senior Partner Emerita at McKinsey & Company; former Director of the McKinsey Global Institute; Visiting Professor of Global China Studies and Business at NYU Shanghai!
🗓 Date: 20 November 2025, Thursday
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
📍 Venue: LT17, NUS COM2
🚀 Limited seats available! Register now: https://nus.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3W7dh0DIzu9yGa2
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Thinking about shaping the future of urban environments?
Join our upcoming webinar for the Master of Cities programme at NUS. We’ll dive deep into:
📚 Curriculum & Programme Highlights
💼 Career Prospects
📝 Detailed Admissions Guide
Speaker: Professor Zhou Yimin
Programme Co-Director, Master of Cities | Director (Advisory), NUS Cities
📅 Date: 8 January 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (SGT)
📍 Platform: Online via Zoom
🔗 How to Join: Scan the QR code in the image to register and secure your spot today!
Join our upcoming webinar for the Master of Cities programme at NUS. We’ll dive deep into:
📚 Curriculum & Programme Highlights
💼 Career Prospects
📝 Detailed Admissions Guide
Speaker: Professor Zhou Yimin
Programme Co-Director, Master of Cities | Director (Advisory), NUS Cities
📅 Date: 8 January 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (SGT)
📍 Platform: Online via Zoom
🔗 How to Join: Scan the QR code in the image to register and secure your spot today!
📢 Hello everyone!
For AY25/26 Semester 2, NUS Cities will be offering the following electives:
• CDE2502 Cities for All 👥
• CDE3507 Regenerative Cities 🌎
• CDE2506 Healthy Cities 💊
You can find the brief course write-ups on our website: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/nuscities/undergraduate/
For AY25/26 Semester 2, NUS Cities will be offering the following electives:
• CDE2502 Cities for All 👥
• CDE3507 Regenerative Cities 🌎
• CDE2506 Healthy Cities 💊
You can find the brief course write-ups on our website: https://cde.nus.edu.sg/nuscities/undergraduate/
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CDE2506 Healthy Cities 💊
Cities are complex and dynamic environments where urban planning, public health, and social wellbeing intersect to shape the lives of residents. This interdisciplinary course examines how urban environments influence human health outcomes and explores strategies for planning and governing more equitable and healthier cities.
🔗 Learn more about the module here!
Cities are complex and dynamic environments where urban planning, public health, and social wellbeing intersect to shape the lives of residents. This interdisciplinary course examines how urban environments influence human health outcomes and explores strategies for planning and governing more equitable and healthier cities.
🔗 Learn more about the module here!
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CDE3507 Regenerative Cities 🌎
This course introduces the concept of regenerative cities as an advanced paradigm beyond sustainability. Students will explore how cities can move from extractive to regenerative systems, enhancing resilience, biodiversity, circularity, and social inclusivity. Through lectures, field visits, design studios, and case studies, students will gain practical and theoretical skills to conceptualise and plan regenerative urban environments.
🔗 Learn more about the module here!
This course introduces the concept of regenerative cities as an advanced paradigm beyond sustainability. Students will explore how cities can move from extractive to regenerative systems, enhancing resilience, biodiversity, circularity, and social inclusivity. Through lectures, field visits, design studios, and case studies, students will gain practical and theoretical skills to conceptualise and plan regenerative urban environments.
🔗 Learn more about the module here!