Overview

Special emphasis is given to the physical development of communities, and the interaction of that development with the social, economic, and environmental well being of communities.

Key Features

The Urban Studies curriculum at University of Memphis considers theories, ideologies, and practices to support solutions to urban and regional problems and offers students opportunities to engage in addressing local challenges with community partners.

This course of study prepares students for pursuit of a professional master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., City Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, etc.)

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Planning
Urbanization and Environment
Plan Sustainable Cities Regions
Social and Economic Geography with GIS
Urban Planning Studio
American Communities
Ethnographic Methods

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 200 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Freshman admission is competitive and based upon a comprehensive review of the student’s academic record. The primary factors include the high school/secondary grade point average and demonstrated English proficiency.
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student
Pay the non-refundable undergraduate application fee of $50
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18168 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9084 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

13512 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6756 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

8856 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4428 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Memphis

955 - 1582 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Memphis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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