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The NFI's Education and Research work is anchored by the flagship Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities, which enables students to tackle real-world urban challenges. As part of the programme, students travel to partner cities to work directly with city administrations, gaining hands-on experience in shaping sustainable solutions. With specialisations in City Science, Urban Design and Architecture, the Master’s equips students with integrated perspectives on sustainable city design. The NFI also offers short-format programmes—including workshops, think tanks and public debates—to foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. Beyond education, it contributes to the field through the publication of applied research on topics such as urban health, climate resilience and social cohesion.

Discover more about other educational programmes at the Norman Foster Foundation