Overview

With New York City as our main laboratory, you’ll design a unique course of study tailored to your own interests. You’ll engage in fieldwork with real-world implications and emerge with a nuanced understanding of the powerful forces that are shaping our cities, as well as the problem-solving skills required to improve the quality of life for their citizens.

In this Urban Studies program at Fordham University, you will focus on a range of areas such as:

Economic development
Inequality and social justice
Public health
Environment and sustainability
Urban arts and creative industries
Historic preservation and gentrification
Technology and the development of “smart” cities.

Key Facts

City and regional planning
Real estate
Historic preservation
Education
Public administration
Environmental regulation
Urban renewal and design
Housing development agencies
Business improvement districts
Economic development corporations
Museums
Nonprofit cultural and arts institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Urban Studies
Urban Political Processes
Research Skills in Urban Studies
Urban Studies Field Work
Urban Film Video Production
Conservation Law and Policy
Bombay–Shanghai–London
Themes in Urban Public Policy and Power
Political Economy of Development
Research Ethics and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 214 other Masters in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Candidates for the M.A. in Urban Studies are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 from an accredited college or university.
Resume/CV: (submit via the online application)
Statement of intent: (up to 500 words, submitted electronically via the online application)
Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers: Submitted directly via the online application.
Writing sample: (5 - 7 pages maximum, submitted electronically via the online application)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Out-of-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40512 USD / year

≈ 40512 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

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