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    Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA)

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    Philadelphia, USMUSAIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $63,308.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    90
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania is a 90-credit, 9-month, in-person MUSA program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $63,308 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    One-year program teaching spatial analysis, GIS, data science, statistics, programming in R and Python, data visualization, and web-based mapping combined with urban content coursework in areas such as public policy, planning, public health, and transportation.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 14, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    not_used
    Min 160 Verbal, 148 Quantitative, 4.5 Analytical Writing (preferred)
    V 160 · Q 148
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 100 total and a minimum of 25 in each section
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7 overall band score and a minimum of 7 on each section

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania is $63,308 across 90 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania online or in-person?
    Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania take to complete?
    Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania is structured around 9 months and 90 credits.
    Is Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) at University of Pennsylvania: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)