Program Overview
The Public and Urban Policy at The New School is a MSc 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 Public and Urban Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China 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 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public and Urban Policy 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
- Economics for Management and Public Policy
- Quantitative Methods
- Public Management
- Policy Analysis
- Political Economy of The City
- Urban Policy Lab
- Public Finance and Fiscal Management
- Advanced Seminar in Urban Policy Analysis and Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Required Application Materials
- Application
Complete the online application.
- Application fee
A nonrefundable $50 application fee paid as part of the online application.
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
Two academic/professional letters of recommendation are required. Recommenders can submit recommendations online; instructions are included with the online application. If preferred, the recommendation form can instead be sent by mail in a signed, sealed envelope. To send by mail, download the PDF recommendation form found in the online application, complete the personal information, save the form, and forward it to the recommender for completion and submission. Applicants can also send signed and sealed recommendations to the Office of Admission using an Application Materials Cover Sheet.
- Résumé
Submit a one or two page résumé/curriculum vitae summarizing your education, work/volunteer experience, and/or published writing.
- Statement of purpose
Please submit a 1,000-word-limit Statement of Purpose.. Your statement of purpose should convey why you are interested in our school and program. Please share your academic and professional goals, faculty work that interests you and areas of specializations that are of interest to you. Summarize by detailing the fit between yourself and the MS in Urban Policy Analysis and Management Program.
- Academic writing sample (optional)
Applicants may submit an 8-12-page academic writing sample, in English. Published or unpublished academic research papers or a coherent excerpt from a longer paper are acceptable.
- Test scores
GRE and GMAT: Although it is not required, if you took the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), scores can be submitted to support your application. GRE scores should be sent electronically. The institution code is 2529. Mail GMAT scores to the Office of Admission with an Application Materials Cover Sheet.
TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE: All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. The minimum score required for TOEFL (IB) is 100, for IELTS is 7.0, and for PTE is 68. Our TOEFL institution code is 2529.
A TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score is not required for applicants
- Whose primary language is English
- Who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college/university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction
Upon review of your application, the Office of Admission reserves the right to request a TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE score.
Arrange for the testing service to send your test scores directly to The New School using the institution codes listed above. We accept scores taken within the past two years. If your scores are older, you must retake the test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,530 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The New School 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 The New School
The New School
Manhattan, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
