Overview

The Urban Sustainability Major is offered by San Diego State University. Rapid urbanization raises multiple challenges regarding housing, infrastructure, nature, employment, poverty, health and social inclusion.

Key Facts

Urban Studies at SDSU is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major that focuses on cities and urban life. It exposes students to a variety of approaches and provides them with cutting-edge tools required to understand urban environments, cultures, economies and politics. Our program provides students with valuable analytical and problem-solving skills to understand, manage and design sustainable, diverse and inclusive cities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Socio-Cultural Anthropology

The Urban Scene

Economics

American Politics in Global Perspective

American and California Government and Politics
People, Places, and Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Urban Planning View 213 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in United States

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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Student insurance

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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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Admission application through the Cal State Apply website (online)

A nonrefundable fee of $70

Unofficial transcripts

Your Social Security Number, if you have one.

Your citizenship status.

Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.

Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents income. If you are independent, then report your income.

International

Completion of high school/secondary level

SAT/ACT Tests

Tuition Fee

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International

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12600 USD per year during 48 months.
National

12600 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12600 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8728 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8728 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 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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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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