Dr. Peter Ache

Professor

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Biography

Peter Ache is a professor emeritus at Radboud University, specializing in planning with a focus on urban futures, strategic spatial planning, foresight, and backcasting. He has been pivotal in the development of planning theories and practices both in academia and in practice. Throughout his career, he has been heavily involved in various academic and professional organizations, contributing to the advancement of spatial planning in Europe and beyond. Notably, he served as the President of AESOP until 2008 and has been an invited member of the International Advisory Board of CURDS in Newcastle. As an elected member of the German Academy of Spatial Research and Planning (ARL) since January 2010, Ache has engaged in numerous initiatives aimed at improving spatial research and planning methodologies. His work has been recognized through multiple editorial roles, including a position on the editorial board of the journal Raumplanung in Germany since 2001. He continues to influence the field through his research and participation in academic discourse.

Research Interests

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).