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Master of Architecture in Urban Design

About the program

Two-year post-professional studio-based urban design degree for architects.

Apply design methods
Technical principles
And problem-solving processes relevant to Architecture in Urban Design. Assess constraints and communicate feasible solutions in professional or project settings.

Four-semester core including the Elements of Urban Design Studio and the Urban Design Contexts and Operations seminar in the fall
Followed by an urban planning course. Four terms of full-time study in residence are required for the degree.

Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
GRE
Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.

Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).

Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
Three recommendation letters
Statement of purpose
Proof of English proficiency
a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
Admitted international students receive visa information later.

Campus	Cambridge
Faculty or school	Harvard Graduate School of Design
Department	Department of Architecture in Urban Design
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.