Newark,
NJ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Design in Newark United States | New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Jersey Institute of Technology
|
Newark United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,680
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our 30-credit, STEM-recognized studio program equips students with technical abilities, analytical thinking, and professional knowledge to address urban development challenges. The curriculum trains future designers to critically examine urban spaces and apply their creative skills to create positive global impact.
This intensive one-year program is designed for graduates with backgrounds in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, or similar fields. NJIT's Master of Urban Design (MUD) holds STEM designation (CIP Code 303301), enabling international graduates to qualify for extended OPT work authorization in the U.S.
Participants create urban planning and design solutions that transform cities into more just, environmentally responsible, and aesthetically pleasing environments.
Project scales vary from specific site interventions to district-wide transformations and visionary regional planning.
The initial semester focuses on addressing urban challenges in the New York metro area, while the second semester explores innovative urban design approaches in global contexts.
The curriculum emphasizes cutting-edge urban design practices grounded in comprehensive local analysis and awareness of worldwide urban development trends.
Through advanced methodologies, students master techniques for analyzing and representing both tangible and intangible urban factors, enabling them to design across various scales while assessing the socioeconomic and environmental implications of their proposals.
The 30-credit requirement can be completed through flexible full-time or part-time study, with potential waivers for up to 6 credits based on prior coursework. While additional electives in related fields are available, they don't contribute to the degree requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for a master's program at NJIT, you must have completed a four-year accredited Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, and demonstrate strong academic achievement in an appropriate discipline.
The New Jersey School of Architecture (NJSOA) requires students to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of the NJIT admissions process. A portfolio conveys an applicant's visual awareness and reflects their potential for success in design education. The College considers the portfolio as only one of a number of factors when evaluating a candidate for admission, but submission is required. In some instances, a strong portfolio may make the difference between the College offering a place in the class or not.
IELTS -A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam, TOEFL IBT-79, PBT-550 ,TOEFL computer-based -213, Duolingo - 120
The New Jersey School of Architecture (NJSOA) requires students to submit a portfolio of creative work as part of the NJIT admissions process. A portfolio conveys an applicant's visual awareness and reflects their potential for success in design education. The College considers the portfolio as only one of a number of factors when evaluating a candidate for admission, but submission is required. In some instances, a strong portfolio may make the difference between the College offering a place in the class or not.
IELTS -A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam, TOEFL IBT-79, PBT-550 ,TOEFL computer-based -213, Duolingo - 120
Tuition
USD
31,680