Urban Forestry

Cost

EU/EEA: 8.500 CHF/program
Non-EU/EEA: 8.499 CHF/program

About the institution

The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (German: Fachhochschule Graubünden) is a university of applied sciences in Switzerland, active in teaching, further education, research, and services.

About the program

The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Urban Forestry was designed by a transdisciplinary group from research, education and practice. Several universities, institutions and bodies were involved in its development. The training is aimed at all those who want to help shape sustainable development and tackle climate change.

Students will learn about different elements: tree and forest, environment and ecology, urban landscape, city, society, as well as the necessary participatory communication strategies that contribute to an urban whole. Students will also work on interdisciplinary case studies in Swiss cities and implement a concrete project in the practical module.

The program consists of five specialist courses as well as a practical module. They all involve course work, webinars, as well as self-study. The specialist courses are each worth 10 ECTS and can be booked separately.

Start

March

Duration

months

Application deadline

January

Required degree/fields/work experience

Bachelor degree

in: Open to graduates from other disciplines.

2 years of working experience needed.

Essentials to apply

For more information

Official program page

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We have grouped the study programs based on their focus, so that you can easily find the one matching your interest. Here below you can find a short explanation of what you will find in each of them.

Building & Design

The program focuses on architectural design, construction and technical infrastructure of the building process.

Space & Territory

The program has a geographical perspective, e.g. urban planning, rural development or public spaces.

Interdisciplinary

The program stands out by combining different sciences or approaches with the aim of giving to the student deeper understanding of the subject of study.

Society

The program emphasizes the human dimension of the built environment, e.g. participatory processes or inclusive designs.

Business & Management

The program addresses how to organize architectural and spatial infrastructures or processes, either for private or public actors.

Materials

The program explores (certain) building materials and/or technical circularity processes.

Digitalisation & Technology

The program emphasizes the technological aspects of the built environment, e.g. BIM, robotics or digitalisation.