Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban Design (Department of Urban Planning) in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
|
Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
SARUP launched the Master of Urban Design (MUD) program to meet growing student interest in urban design education and anticipate rising demand for architecture and urban design professionals in the U.S. job market. This 30-credit program can be finished in just one year. Graduates will gain expertise in developing sustainable, fair, and thriving urban areas for current and future populations in dynamic city settings. This includes crafting design standards for various government entities, shaping new or revitalized neighborhoods and public areas, planning transportation systems like roads, bike paths, and transit hubs, and incorporating eco-friendly solutions through environmental design. The Master of Urban Design qualifies as a STEM discipline according to U.S. government classifications.
To complete the program, students must earn 30 credits, with a minimum of 12 credits from Architecture and 12 from Urban Planning departments. The curriculum includes 15 mandatory credits and 15 elective credits in urban design topics. Students may apply up to 6 credits from internships, independent research, or international summer programs.
Applicants to the Master of Urban Design program need: an undergraduate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, design-oriented urban planning, or interior design; design studio experience; a minimum 3.0 GPA; and the ability to provide a digital portfolio. GRE scores are not mandatory for admission.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, design-focused urban planning, interior design, or other disciplines approved by the MUD faculty.
A background in design studios from the above disciplines and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
All applicants are required to submit three recommendation letters from three previous faculty and/or professionals.
All applicants need to submit an electronic portfolio. The portfolio should show evidence of interest in design, and it should be carefully conceived, well designed, neatly prepared, and easily readable digitally.
International students are required to submit test results from the TOEFL [minimum score: 100 (iBT) or IELTS (minimum score: 7.0)].
A background in design studios from the above disciplines and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
All applicants are required to submit three recommendation letters from three previous faculty and/or professionals.
All applicants need to submit an electronic portfolio. The portfolio should show evidence of interest in design, and it should be carefully conceived, well designed, neatly prepared, and easily readable digitally.
International students are required to submit test results from the TOEFL [minimum score: 100 (iBT) or IELTS (minimum score: 7.0)].
Tuition
USD
25,660