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 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Urban Planning View 193 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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135

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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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.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Out-of-State

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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Goals and career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

New York City

Funding

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