Overview

The field of Urban Studies uses an interdisciplinary approach to understand metropolitan life. It immerses students in an academically rigorous and personally challenging course of study that helps them discover who they are, and how they can become change agents in this global society.

Key Features

The Urban Studies Department at Worcester State University will provide you with a solid foundation in this interdisciplinary field. You will develop your researching, writing, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills. With the help of the department’s Urban Action Institute and Citylab, you will go beyond the walls of Worcester State and out into the world to engage with community members near and far through fieldwork, outreach, partnerships, internships, and research.

Depending on your career goals, you can take a concentration in gerontology, intergenerational and community service, public administration and planning, or social work and social policy or take advantage of one of our 4+1 programs and earn a master’s degree in nonprofit management, public management, or public administration and policy in just 5 years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

City Research

Urban Policy

Social Work

Quantitative Analysis of Urban Problems

Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations

The Queer City

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: March 3

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 194 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

100

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission and application fee, if required

Official high school transcript(s), including first quarter senior grades

Copy of SAT or ACT scores if required (Worcester State offers a test-optional admission policy)

Personal essay: recommended, not required

The admissions committee is looking for students with an average GPA of a 3.0 or better.
Adequate test of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18424 USD / year

≈ 18424 USD / year
Out-of-State

18424 USD / year

≈ 18424 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12344 USD / year

≈ 12344 USD / year

Additional Details

N.E. Regional: $12,829 per year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Urban Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners