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Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design

About the program

Two-year urban design degree for landscape architects.

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

Same four-semester urban design core as the MAUD: Elements of Urban Design Studio and Urban Design Contexts and Operations in the fall
Then an urban planning course. Four terms of full-time residence are required.

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 Landscape 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.