Overview

The Master of Urban Design (M.U.D) is open to those holding a bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, architectural studies, planning or other allied disciplines.

The Master of Urban design professionally directed coursework with a focus on issues of urban or regional scale. A foundation in studio design is reinforced with the history and theory of urban design, real state and urban development, and planning and urban systems courses.

The Urban Design degree at Kent State University focuses on the student’s capacity to engage critically with the future of the discipline. Students in the Master of Urban Design program complete independent research (capstone) project of their own definition.

Urban Design at Kent State University graduates knowledgeable specialists who engage the complex challenges of demographic change, sustainability and equity in the development of cities.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on research and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts. This includes the wider range of media used to think about urban and regional design, including writing, investigative skills, speaking, drawing and model making.

Develop an ability to utilize the technical instruments of the urban design field, including legal instruments, urban systems and their organization; and the role of these varied elements in the implementation of design and their impact on the environment. This is inclusive of understanding and abilities at a range of scales from local to regional design and the implications of policy and design decision-making at these ranges of scale.

Manage, advocate and act legally, ethically and critically for the good of society and the public. This includes collaborative, professional and leadership skills, especially in the public arena.

Careers

Graduates of Kent State University's Master of Urban Design degree are prepared for careers as urban and regional planners, architectural managers, and designers.

They can work in architectural firms, planning agencies, and municipal governments, shaping sustainable urban environments, revitalizing communities, and creating innovative public spaces that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Architectural and engineering managers

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

Designers, all other

Urban and regional planners

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice: Real Estate And Development

Forces That Shape Cities

Urban Design Studio

Community Development Process

Urban Systems

Urban Ecological Systems

Urban Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (starting with the fall 2026 admission term, a bachelor's degree in either design or urban-related studies is required)

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

GRE scores (starting with the fall 2026 admission term, GRE scores will no longer be required)

Goal statement (include intent and background information)

Portfolio (design work should clearly indicate role in group projects)

Three letters of recommendation, with one letter from a non-academic source

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20332 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20332 USD / year

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10706 USD / year

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Living costs

Cleveland

United States

980 - 1620 USD / month

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