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    Master of Urban Design

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    Coral Gables, USMUDIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $95,184.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    36
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban Design at University of Miami is a 36-credit, 18-month, in-person MUD program based in Coral Gables, US. Tuition is $95,184 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Three-semester program focusing on urban design principles for regions, cities, and communities, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and challenges like housing, infrastructure, climate change, and health. Includes studios, seminars on design, policy, and management tools, with topics such as New Urbanism, suburban retrofitting, and real estate development.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min 300 cumulative Graduate Record Examination score (GRE) on verbal and quantitative sections (tests taken on/after August 1, 2011)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 TOEFL iBT or 6.5 IELTS
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $63,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $41,080.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Urban Design at University of Miami cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban Design at University of Miami is $95,184 across 36 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban Design at University of Miami online or in-person?
    Master of Urban Design at University of Miami is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban Design at University of Miami take to complete?
    Master of Urban Design at University of Miami is structured around 18 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Urban Design at University of Miami?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 GPA (cumulative grade point average)
    Is Master of Urban Design at University of Miami STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Urban Design at University of Miami is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.