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    Master of Urban Design (MUD)

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    St. Louis, USMUDIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $77,262.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    42
    Credits
    $40.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis is a 42-credit, 1-year, in-person MUD program based in St. Louis, US. Tuition is $77,262 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Introduces students to urban conditions from local to global with focus on sustainable urbanism. Develops skills through studios and seminars for design proposals across scales from mega-region to public realm.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 3, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 90 (traditional iBT only—we do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $29,025.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis is $77,262 across 42 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis online or in-person?
    Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis take to complete?
    Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis is structured around 1 year and 42 credits.
    Is Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis 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 Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Urban Design (MUD) at Washington University in St Louis: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)