Program Overview
The Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University is a Master 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 Urban 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
- Tuition: USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Boca Raton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban 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 and Theory of Planning
- Urban Governance
- Sustainable Cities
- Legal Aspects of Planning
- Planning Methods
- Planning Urban Services
- Introduction to GIS in Planning
- Managing GIS Projects .
- GIS Applications in Planning
- Seminar in Urban Planning
- Environmental Planning and Society
- Environmental Analysis in Planning
- Environmental Policy and Programs
- Introduction to Economic Development and Tourism .
- Urban Revitalization Strategies
- The Public Sector and Economic Development Planning
- Introduction to Transportation Planning
- Capital Facilities Planning
- Seminar in Housing
- Urban and Regional Theory
- Urban Development and Design
- Site Planning
- Urban Design
- Urban Design Workshop
- Directed Independent Study
- Planning Workshop
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,025 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 370 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida Atlantic 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 Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, United States
Florida Atlantic University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 2 year(s)