Program Overview
The Historic Preservation Planning at Cornell University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, 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 Historic Preservation 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Historic Preservation 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
- [\'Documentation of Preservation\', \'Historic Preservation Planning Workshop: Surveys and Analysis\', \'Perspectives on Preservation\', "Master\'s Thesis in Preservation Planning", \'Two semesters of American architectural history\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- two recommendations
- GRE general test
- TOEFL minimum score of 600 paper-based or 250 computer-based
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University 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 Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
