The Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design (MSAUD) course at the New York Institute of Technology explores urban design with consideration of social, environmental and technological factors.

School: School of Architecture and Design, New York Institute of Technology
Course: Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design (MSAUD)
Location: New York, USA
Course dates: September 2025 to May 2026 (fall intake) and January 2026 to December 2026 (spring intake)
Application deadline: fall intake 2025 – applications are still open. 15 November 2025 (priority admission deadline for spring 2026 intake)

The Master of Science in Architecture, Urban Design (MS AUD) at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) is at the forefront of urban design research focused on issues of urbanisation through the exploration of social, environmental and technological domains. Gain a global perspective on urbanism through the study of diverse urban metropolitan regions around the world.

Urban Design is a forward-thinking, two-semester post-professional program that delves into the intersection of urban forms, applied technology, climate resilience, ecosystems, landscape and socio-cultural dynamics. The program explores urbanisation from metropolitan to regional and global, addressing climate change and promoting sustainability. Students explore the impact of social and cultural factors on urban spaces and leverage technologies in urban design.

Located in the heart of New York City, the program draws from world-class faculty and active professionals, offering unparalleled access to public and private organisations. Students blend theory with practical experience through field studies locally and in integrated global study abroad programs.

Students engage in case studies to apply new theories and designs to the challenges facing global cities, while mastering tools like advanced urban modelling, data-driven urban processes, urban analytics, AI in urbanism and advanced environmental analysis. Students also explore the historical, physical, social, political and philosophical contexts shaping urban environments.

This full-time program requires 15 credits per semester, with some flexibility and admission is both in spring and fall semesters. The program will provide extensive collaborations with public agencies, civic organisations and global research entities and institutions.

Applications to this course have now closed.

Top image: Public Urbanism: Reimagining Collective Futures Urban Design Studio I by Isabel Tabet, Charul Chhabria and Jack Simon
Thumbnail image: Territories of Global Urbanisation Urban Design Studio II by Apoorva Kadam and Michal Pinhasov

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