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    Urban Design (MS)

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    Atlanta, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $53,556.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    39
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a 39-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Atlanta, US. Tuition is $53,556 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program focuses on urban design studios addressing challenges like climate change, equity, and infrastructure retrofitting, with courses in urban design, history and theory, real estate, and urban ecology, plus electives in related fields. It includes opportunities for internships, summer study programs in Europe, and optional thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100, with minimum section scores of 20
    IELTS
    required
    Min ≥7.5 Overall (minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5; minimum band score for Writing is 5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $24,396.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $53,556 across 39 required credits.
    Is Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take to complete?
    Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is structured around 1 year and 39 credits.
    Is Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Urban Design (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)