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Master of Urban Design
- Denver, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MA on urban design from building scale to city-wide masterplans.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Urban Design to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Begins with the theory of urban design
- Covering topics from affordable housing to biodiversity. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Urban design roles at firms such as Arup
- WSP
- DLA
- EdgeUD
- Allies and Morrison and UK city councils
- Own companies
Curriculum
- Begins with the theory of urban design
- Covering topics from affordable housing to biodiversity
- Then applies it in challenging contexts through one of six projects around the world. Full-time teaching is two days a week
- PGDip and PGCert exit awards are available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree with a CU Denver or ECE/WES course-by-course credential evaluation
- Undergraduate GPA 3.00 or better on a 4.0 scale
- English proficiency proof
- Programmes add letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of purpose and sometimes GRE/GMAT.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US accredited degree, Evaluated by CU Denver or ECE/WES.
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,137 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $9,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Downtown Denver campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Architecture and Planning |
| Department | Other Graduate Programs |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $49,137 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $9,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,898 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. A portfolio is required.

