Dr. Karl Fischer

Professor

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Biography

Karl Fischer joined the Faculty of Built Environment at the University of New South Wales in March 2013 as the acting head of the Masters Course in Urban Development Design. He is a visiting professorial fellow focusing on urban development and design, with extensive teaching experience in urban design, planning, and planning history at institutions such as Aachen, Berkeley, and Kassel. Fischer has held positions that involved researching internationally comparative perspectives of urban development across various countries including Germany, Australia, the UK, and the USA. His recent research has explored themes surrounding urban regeneration and the planning history of cities. Notably, he is known for the publication 'Canberra – Myths Models' and is currently working on a follow-up publication to include developments from the 1980s, titled 'Creating Canberra.' He has served on editorial boards and committees related to urban planning, contributing significantly to the discourse in this field.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professorial Fellow

2013-03-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney

Acting head of Masters Course in Urban Development Design.

Professor

2009-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Harbor City University • Hamburg

Held a position focusing on the history and culture of metropolitan areas.

Faculty Member

1992-01-01 — 2009-12-31

School of Architecture, Urban Planning & Landscape Planning, University of Kassel • Kassel, Germany

Taught urban regeneration and planning history.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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