Overview

The Urban Design and Architecture Studies BA program from New York University provides both a broad, humanistic perspective on the physical aspects of the city and pre-professional training for future architects, city planners, public administrators, and writers on urban problems.

An internationally renowned faculty and a diverse group of students share the Grey Art Library and Study Center, which includes lecture and seminar rooms, offices, a reference library, and ample space for the study of visual materials.

Goals and career opportunities

Urban Design and Architecture Studies is a specialty major within the Art History Department. The primary goal of this program is to encourage a critical and practical understanding of cities and architecture. Two pre-requisite courses introduce students to key issues in the history of the built environment, preparing them to study the dynamics of urban development. Professionals working in urban design and architecture teach many of our advanced courses; the major can help students prepare for professional careers in city planning, architecture and design, public administration, real estate, law, journalism, and allied fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Architecture from Antiquity to the Present

Shaping the Urban Environment

Architecture Studies

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Architecture 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

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official score reports (see NYU’s standardized testing requirements).

An audition or portfolio for specific artistic program applicants to the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development and Tisch School of the Arts.

English language testing if you have not completed at least 3 years of study where English is the sole language of instruction and English is not your native language.

Official transcripts of all college work that you have received academic credit for.

The Common Application Mid Year Report with updated transcript.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

62796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62796 USD per year during 48 months.
National

62796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62796 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

62796 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62796 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

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