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Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design at City College of New York

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The Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design course at City College of New York supports students in developing research and ecological planning skills for urban design practices.

Attuned to the heart of New York City, the Urban Design programme is a three-semester, design lab-based, STEM-designated programme.

The course equips students to transform cities and communities by shaping inclusive, resilient and environmentally responsive solutions for a rapidly urbanising world.

School: Spitzer School of Architecture, CCNY
Course: Master of Urban Planning in Urban Design
Type: Postgraduate
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Course dates: August 2026 to December 2027
Application deadline: 5 January 2026

Find out more about the course and apply ›

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Students Cantor Motghare and Shah Airas produced Baytown whilst studying on the course

What will I learn during this course?

– Portfolio building
– Practical design skills
– Research and ecological planning skills

What are the requirements?

– A professional degree in either architecture or landscape architecture
– Applicants without a relevant degree should demonstrate a high level of design ability
– Proficiency in contemporary digital platforms

What facilities and resources are available?

– Connections with local partners, critics and collaborators
– Annual architecture career fair

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Julio Salcedo-Fernandez is the director of the course

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Graduates can emerge as leaders in urban design, planning agencies, architecture and multidisciplinary firms, policy institutions and academia.

Who teaches this course?

– Julio Salcedo-Fernandez, professor and director of graduate urban design programme

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The course takes place at the Spritzer campus

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