Dr. Steffen Nijhuis

Professor

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Biography

Professor Steffen Nijhuis specializes in Landscape-based Urbanism within the Department of Urbanism, focusing on sustainable urbanization, climate adaptation, and biodiversity through a transdisciplinary design approach. He emphasizes the importance of landscape as a foundational element for socially and ecologically inclusive spatial environments at various scales, from the city to individual street profiles. His ambition is to expand the landscape-based urbanism research field while promoting its significance within both academic and societal contexts. Nijhuis advocates for a landscape-based design framework that prioritizes ecological coherence, multifunctionality, and aesthetic values. He believes that effective design processes require a thorough understanding of landscape systems and the active involvement of stakeholders, which enhances the development of practical methods in knowledge creation and strategic design. With a commitment to investing in future generations, he aims to establish a center of expertise at Delft, transforming it into a global hub for information on landscape-based sustainable urban development.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands

Professor specializing in Landscape-based Urbanism.

Requirements for Delft University of Technology

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:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a related field Sufficient credits in key subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Discipline-specific)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • English language certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Identity document (Passport)
  • GRE General Test results (for international diplomas)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally across engineering and science master programs. Specific tracks like Architecture require a digital portfolio.