Dr. Rebecca Rubin

Instructor

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Biography

Rebecca Rubin is an urban planner and architect with internationally recognized work focusing on norm-creative equitable design. She shares her time teaching at the Architecture Department of KTH Royal Institute of Technology and operates as Head of Sustainability and Business Developer at Hemvist, a forward-thinking Swedish housing developer. In her career, Rebecca has been involved with various roles, including serving as the Mayor's Design Advocate in London, working with the Greater London Authority to enhance equity in design processes for urban developments. Previously, she worked at White Arkitekter from 2010 to 2021, leading the White Research Lab within the Urban Planning Department and developing a wide range of projects spanning housing, parks, and interior design. A common thread in Rebecca's projects is her advocacy for pushing the boundaries of gender equality and diversity through design.

Research Interests

Courses

Project Studio 3:1 Urban Design (A31P1A)

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).