Overview

Urban informatics experts shape the future of cities around the world. Northeastern University ’s Master of Science in Urban Informatics is a STEM-certified program that prepares you for a high-growth field, teaching you to leverage data, technology, inclusive processes, and policy to improve urban life. The program is designed for students from various technical and nontechnical backgrounds.

You’ll learn how to ethically address urban challenges, including climate change, gentrification, and transportation. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to use Big Data, statistical modeling and visualization, mapping and spatial analysis, and apps and sensor systems to gain insights and improve decision-making for policymakers, governments, nonprofits, and private companies.

Career outlook

The employment rate for MS in Urban Informatics graduates one year after graduation is 100% (College of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2024).
There is a 16% increase in salary for professionals with a master’s over those with only a bachelor’s (Indeed, 2024).
With 75% of the world’s population projected to be living in cities by 2050, there is a strong and increasing demand for professionals in careers that manage growth and development in the urban environment.
In addition to large public and private interests, a number of nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and startups have turned their attention toward urban informatics.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collecting, Storing, and Retrieving Data
Data Mining/Machine Learning
Advanced Spatial Analysis of Urban Systems
Computational Statistics
Information Design and Visual Analytics
Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Regional Policy
Big Data for Cities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

34-35 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Arlington, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Data Science & Big Data View 138 other Masters in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application
Application fee
Personal statement
Resumé
Three letters of recommendation
Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
English proficiency for international applicants
Standardized test scores such as the GRE are not required for master's degree applicants to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. However, such test scores may be helpful for applicants with little or no experience beyond undergraduate school.

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Tuition Fees

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47718 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47718 USD / year

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47718 USD / year

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Additional Details

$47,718 - $50,610

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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