Bachelor 2025/2026

Urban Policy and Governance in the BRICS Countries

Type: Elective course (International Programme 'International Relations and Global Studies')

Delivered by: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 2 year, 4 module

Open to: students of one campus

Instructors: Ana Livia Araujo Esteves

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course explores key theories and approaches to urban policy and governance, with a particular focus on cities in BRICS countries. It examines how urban governance operates in these rapidly developing economies and how local, national, and global factors shape urban policies.