Overview

Urban Design - Future Cities from Thomas Jefferson University focused on envisioning the future, the program spotlights pressing contemporary issues with far-reaching consequences, such as the need to develop urban resiliency and carbon neutral communities and to harness the potential of smart technologies to achieve environmental wellness on multiple scales in response to rapid urbanization and climate change.

Students at Urban Design - Future Cities from Thomas Jefferson University will:

acquire new and valuable skills

benefit from state-of-the-art research at national and international levels, thereby fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity through knowledge exchange and multidisciplinary learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Resilient Cities and Communities

Studio Companion: Ecological Systems for Resilient Communities

Advanced GIS: Urban Spatial Analytics

History and Theory of Urban Design

Master Studio – Future Cities / Carbon-Zero Cities

Architectural Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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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

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit.

Personal Statement: In 750 words or less, describe your motivation for pursuing this program, including your educational and professional goals that this program will help you achieve.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of reference that provide insight into your academic competence. References from college or university faculty members are recommended.

Portfolio: A portfolio of previous design work is required for applicants with a background in architecture or allied field. For students entering the Foundation Year, a portfolio is not required.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36576 USD / year

≈ 36576 USD / year
Out-of-State

36576 USD / year

≈ 36576 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

36576 USD / year

≈ 36576 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 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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Students at Urban Design - Future Cities from Thomas Jefferson University will:

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