Program Overview
The Urban Sustainability at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis is a Master 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 Sustainability 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
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Indianapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Sustainability 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
- Public Management Economics
- Law and Public Affairs
- Environmental Law
- International Environmental Policy
- Natural Resource Management and Policy
- Environmental Risk Analysis
- Urban Sustainability
- Environmental Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice
- Environmental Law
- Sustainability Assessment
- Application of Geographic Information Systems
- Environmental Risk Analysis
- Benefit-Cost Analysis of Public and Environmental Policies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Minimum preferred requirements for admission include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of B (3.0) or higher and a combined score of 300 or more (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a total score of 500 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
In addition to official GRE, GMAT or LSAT scores, SPEA requires information about your background:
- All transcripts for work that was done outside of the Indiana University system
- Resume
- Personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 957 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 399 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis 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 Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, United States
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) was a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 1969 to 2024, offering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months