Program Overview
The Urban Design at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) 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 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,328 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 727 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Atlanta, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Design 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 Urban Form
- Theories of Urban Design
- Growth Management Law
- Real Estate Fin & Dev
- Urban Design Laboratory
- Urban Design Studio I
- Urban Design Studio II
- Urban Design Workshop
- Urban Design History, Theory and Practice
- Sustainable Development
- Transportation Planning
- Real Estate and Economic Development
- Digital Media
- Heritage Preservation
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).
Qualifications Needed to Apply
Applicants to the MSUD Program are limited to those with prior accredited professional degrees in
- architecture (M.ARCH or B.ARCH),
- landscape architecture (BLA or MLA),
- City and Regional Planning (MCRP or equivalent), or
- Civil Engineering (BCE or equivalent).
Professional degrees from other countries are acceptable with proper documentation with the understanding that the MSUD cannot serve, in itself, as a professional degree in the US. It is preferable that applicants have a year or more of professional experience.
Applicants must demonstrate their ability for graduate study in urban design by submitting the following in their application package:
- A design portfolio, including academic and professional work, demonstrating experience and ability to engage professional level urban design problems. The portfolio must be submitted in digital form.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, taken within the past five years, and professional degree grade point records and averages to demonstrate overall ability to engage graduate studies. In general, minimums are 60th percentile or higher for the GRE sections and 3.0 GPA or higher. GRE scores are required for all international applicants, regardless of the language of their first degree.
- Tests of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, with a minimum scores of 600 (paper), 250 (computer) or 100 (Internet) are required for students whose first language is not English.
The MSUD Program only admits students for the fall semester, unless the student plans to participate in one of the COA urban design-oriented international summer programs prior to the first semester in the MSUD Program.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,328 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 727 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,328 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 727 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) 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 Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
