Program Overview
The City and Regional Planning at Catholic University of America is a MSc programme in Architecture & Urban Planning, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the City and Regional Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Washington, D. C., United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the City and Regional Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of American City Planning
- Planning Principles
- Planning Techniques
- M.C.R.P. Elective 1
- Planning Studio
- Transportation and Land Use Planning
- M.C.R.P. Elective 2
- Introduction to Design and Graphics
- Design Elective
- Design Elective
- Practice Law, Real Estate and Planning
- M.C.R.P./M.S.S.D. Thesis Prep
- Urban Economics
- M.C.R.P. Elective 3
- MCRP Written Thesis
- Ethics and Stewardship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Graduate Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Contact information for three recommenders
- Unofficial transcripts (all undergraduate level or higher courses).
- GRE or other test scores must be sent directly to the Catholic University Office of Graduate Admission from the testing service. Do not attach to the online application.
International Applicants
Attach original copies in the native language and translated forms of the following:
- grade reports
- certificates
- transcripts
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 42,850 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Catholic University of America directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Washington D.C., United States
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Catholic research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is one of two pontifical universities of the Catholic Church in the United...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English