The structure of the Master Class program is multi-layered, in order for participants to profit from a multitude of (European) influences. Also to accommodate requirements from young and more established professionals. Stadslab participants can be found among the following groups: Professionals Architects or urban designers/planners, with a minimum of five years of practical experience at an office or urban planning department, and with a (Technical) University degree in Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning, Landscape Architecture or European equivalent, that wish to update and further their knowledge and skills on European Design issues. Knowledge of European languages can be an asset. Participants need to have a workable knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. Young Professionals Architects, urban designers/planners or landscape architects with a minimum of two years of professional experience, holding a Masters degree in Architecture, Urban Design, City Planning, Landscape Architecture or European equivalent, that wish to further their studies on European Urban Design issues. Knowledge of European languages can be an asset. Participants need to have a workable knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. Young Professionals (students) Based upon a strong motivation and relevant experience of the central topic of a program, in some cases graduate students may be accepted to participate in the Master Class program. Students need to be in their final phase of a graduate / Master course and have a workable knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.