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MS Urban Planning at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Urban Planning is a two-year accredited professional degree with a part-time option, organized around five clusters.

Faculty: Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation  |  Department: Urban Planning  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Clusters: Built Environment, Climate Adaptation, Community and Economic Development, International Planning and Development, Urban Analytics. Core includes a team-based Urban Planning Studio with a real client and a thesis or professional capstone.

Career pathways

Roles in government, private firms, nonprofits, advocacy groups, multilateral institutions and international NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GSAPP master's applicants: three letters of recommendation, about 500-word statement, $75 application fee, GRE optional (no minimum score); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo accepted for non-native English speakers (no minimum stated). Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; statement of about 800 words; no portfolio required (optional work sample up to 1,500 words). Deadline January 15, 2027.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.arch.columbia.edu/admissions

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