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Circular Economy and the City

Circular Economy and the City: Theory and Practice

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Summerschool
English
1 or a few weeks
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This course will teach you why the Circular Economy is vital, what it is, how it tackles social and ecological problems, and why urban transformations contribute to a circular economy using the city of Amsterdam as an example. Benefit from passionate teachers, experience the city of Amsterdam, and develop your own symbiotic circular experiment.

Course overview

  • Course dates: 20-31 July 2026 (excluding arrival and departure days)
  • Attendance: In-person
  • Form of tuition: lecture, guest lecture, workshop, excursion
  • Form of assessment: knowledge quiz, project, communication portfolio
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Course level

  • Level: Master's
  • English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
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Workload

  • Credits: Equivalent to 3 ECTS
  • Contact hours: 44
  • Self-study hours: 40

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