Overview

About the programme

The studio sequence is supported by small-group seminars and workshops to develop the skill sets necessary for an urban designer in the twenty-first century. Students graduate with a firm grasp of the history, theory and practice that has established urban design as a discipline, as well as skills in cutting-edge media and design methods.

The Urban Design program from Carnegie Mellon University is distinguished by its emphasis on integrating socially engaged practice with new tools and techniques for representing, understanding, and designing cities; by the opportunity to work in trans-disciplinary teams at the intersection of the arts, humanities and technology across Carnegie Mellon's departments and colleges; and by its location in Pittsburgh—a thriving post-industrial laboratory.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Urban Design Media

The Practice of Urban Design

History of Urban Design

Ecology

Issues of Global Urbanization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, 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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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to pay the $75 application fee.

Complete the Personal Information and Academic Information forms in your SlideRoom application.

Submit a Personal Statement

Upload to your application, a 30-second introductory video that tells us something about you and your personal interests in architecture or the built environment.

Upload to your application as a PDF document, your resume/CV summarizing your education, employment experience, professional qualifications, and any noteworthy achievements.

Upload to SlideRoom a 25-30 page portfolio formatted in single spreads (landscape or portrait) and saved as a single PDF document (maximum file size of 20MB with a maximum resolution of 150dpi).*

Upload a PDF document copy of your unofficial college transcript(s). If you have attended more than one institution of higher education, please merge all transcripts into a single PDF document for upload.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

45000 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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