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Tuition USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2016-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location St. Louis, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban Design at Washington University in St. Louis is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 18 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 Urban Design 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

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Metropolitan Urbanism
  2. Metropolitan Development
  3. Metropolitan Sustainability

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

1. Personal information.2. A statement of objective of educational and career goals.3. A resume/curriculum vita (to include education and employment history, honors, awards, and extracurricular activities).4. Three letters of recommendation, to be completed by individuals who know the personal and academic qualities of the applicant (preferably\xc2\x97although not necessarily\xc2\x97academic instructors). These three letters will be submitted through the online application process. Please note that, along with other contact information, the applicant will need to provide each recommender\'s accurate e-mail address.5. A nonrefundable $85 application fee, paid online by credit card.6. Official transcripts. Upload a digital copy (PDF format) of transcripts from the primary school you attended to the online system. Please also arrange to have the official hard-copy transcript(s) from all colleges or universities attended submitted directly to our office in a sealed envelope(s). The mailing address is listed above.7. GRE scores (provided by the testing services). To ensure official test score reports arrive as needed, please use our institution code (6929) and department code (4401) when making arrangements with the testing agency.8. English language scores (if the applicant\'s native language is not English). A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score is required if the applicant\'s native language is not English. The minimum acceptable TOEFL scores are 90 on the Internet-based test, 577 on the paper-based test, or 233 on the computer-based test. The IELTS score minimum is 7.0. Note that an exception to the English test score requirement is made for candidates who have studied four years toward a baccalaureate degree in the United States. To ensure official TOEFL test score reports arrive as needed, please use our institution code (6929) and department code (12) when making arrangements with the testing agency. IELTS scores must be sent in hard-copy form to our office.9. Portfolio. A digital portfolio showing examples of design work or work in the visual arts must be uploaded to our online application system. Please review our instructions below carefully.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,105 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Washington University in St. Louis 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 Washington University in St. Louis

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Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, United States

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2016-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-07
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months
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