Program Overview
The Urban Studies at The City University of New York 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 Urban Studies 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 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New York City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Studies 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
- Classical Approaches to Urban Studies
- Urban Public Management
- Research Methods in Urban Studies
- Social and Economic Policy in the United States
- Capstone Course
- Public Administration
- Policy Analysis
- Practices in Public Administration
- Urban Public Finance
- Delivery of Urban Public services
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Standardized Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation & Essays/Personal Statements
- Supplemental Application for Selective Programs (if applicable)
- GED Diploma and Test Scores (if applicable)
- Military Transcripts (if applicable)
- Secondary School Transcript/ Statement of Marks
- English Translations of Foreign Documents
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 780 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The City University of New York 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 City University of New York
The City University of New York
New York, United States
The City University of New York is the public university system of New York City, United States. It is the largest urban university system in the United States, comprising 26 campuses: eleven...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2013-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months