The NFI offers a holistic, comprehensive and multidisciplinary educational experience that encourages experimentation through research and specific projects focused on cities, ensuring its students gain a diverse set of advantages and skills.

Over the course, students train using advanced tools that are applicable to diverse types of global cities, learning techniques that will have a global application, and engaging with the Norman Foster Foundation’s global network of experts, practitioners, civic leaders and alumni.

The NFI offers advice, support and guidance to cities, policymakers and urban enthusiasts seeking sustainable solutions around the world.

The work of the Institute moves beyond theoretical frameworks, focusing on innovative solutions that not only mitigate the environmental impact of cities but also address the social and economic needs of their inhabitants. This hands-on approach is essential to shaping cities that are resilient, inclusive, and prepared to face the challenges of a changing world.