Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Design in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
42,408
(c. USD30,438.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Urban design is the field dedicated to shaping and overseeing the continuous evolution of cities, influenced by urbanization, global economic forces, and technological progress.
The one-year Master of Urban Design program concentrates on urban design across various scales, ranging from regional areas to individual neighborhood blocks. This post-professional curriculum blends design studios with classes covering urban design history, theory, economics, and public policy. The rigorous program allows students to pursue specialized interests through elective courses and research projects.
This demanding program bridges academic study with modern professional practice. Annually, it investigates a specific urban design theme through collaborations with local organizations. In studio courses, students work alongside faculty, community stakeholders, and industry experts on practical projects with potential real-world implementation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants require a professional degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Planning.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants from a university outside Canada at which English is not the primary language of instruction must present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language prior to being extended an offer of admission. Acceptable English language proficiency tests for applicants to graduate studies are: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 90 overall with a minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing & Speaking (Internet version); minimum score of 22 in Reading & Listening and a minimum score of 21 in Writing (paper version); or IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.0; or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery): minimum overall score of 85, with a final score of 3 in the speaking test.
Tuition
CAD
42,408