Overview

This Professional Studies - Smart Cities degree from Rochester Institute of Technology goes beyond the concept of a smart city to also cover important technological, social and sustainability issues to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to the cities of today and tomorrow. As a world leader in smart cities and urban development, Dubai is the ideal place to study such a programme and see digitalization in effect.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Conduct a City Impact Assessment Utilizing Both Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.

Develop Systems to Support Effective Governance and Responsive Citizen Engagement.

Analyze and Manage Plans for Accessible Infrastructure.

Assess the Feasibility of Smart City Data Infrastructure Networks and Technologies.

Measure Energy and Environmental Impacts.

Apply the Analysis of Big Data to Common Urban Problems and Service Delivery.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Context and Trends

Structures of City Systems

Resource Contexts for Smart City Development

Data Analytics for Smart Cities

Technology Infrastructure for Smart Cities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Urban Planning Community Development View 8 other Masters in Urban Planning in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold or currently be completing, a bachelor's degree, or the U.S. equivalent granted by an accredited college or university. Original transcripts must be submitted to RIT for evaluation with a certified English translation of transcripts where required.

Applicants should satisfy the standard RIT requirements for the academic performance of approximately a 'B' grade average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in undergraduate studies. Applicants with GPAs below 3.0 may get offered conditional admission to the graduate programmes.

Applicants must submit a resume (curriculum vitae) to demonstrate professional work experience in the desired area of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

143550 AED / year

≈ 143550 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

143550 AED / year

≈ 143550 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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

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