Overview

Master of Arts degree in Urban Affairs at The City University of New York prepare students for professional work in urban administration, organization and policy in the public and nonprofit sectors.

The Master’s program provides opportunities for students to learn about current issues in urban affairs.
Courses are taught by researchers and by practitioners, including government officials and directors of community-based organizations.

We offer many evening courses as well as occasional weekend or online courses, which allow students to learn in a flexible environment.

Career Options with MA in Urban Affairs

The students are well prepared for advancement in government agencies or non profit and community organizations. Career options include:

Administration
Community Organizing
Advocacy
Policy Analysis
Agency Operations
Research
Service Delivery

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Labor and Labor Movements

Governing the City

Community Development and Redevelopment

Urban Poverty

Labor and Globalization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Public Policy Urban Planning View 408 other Masters in Public Policy 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.

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General requirements

If your undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater, you can apply to matriculate.
If not, you can be admitted on a probabtionary basis, or apply for non-matriculated status. To apply, you should apply through the online process.
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident tuition Full-time $470 / credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Options with MA in Urban Affairs

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

Scholarships Information

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