About the course

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is an advanced post-professional degree program for individuals who seek a career in urban design practice or for current planning and design professionals who want to enhance and expand their existing practice with urban design knowledge and expertise. To be accepted into the MUD program, an individual must hold a master’s degree in architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture, or an accredited professional undergraduate degree in architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture. Students in CU Denver’s MArch, MLA, and MURP programs may be eligible to apply to the MUD program and begin earning MUD credits before they complete their prerequisite master’s degree through the MUD Overlapping Degree Option (see below). The MUD program consists of nine courses: one studio and three lecture courses in the fall, one studio and three lecture courses in the spring, and either a travel studio or capstone project in the summer. To earn the MUD degree, a student must complete all nine courses totaling 36 credits. The MUD program is designed to be accomplished in a single calendar year (fall, spring, and summer semesters) as a full-time, immersive experience, however, students with qualifying circumstances or students admitted through the MUD Overlapping Degree Option may complete the program over a longer timeframe. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$46,194

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver Master of Urban Design Program is a post-professional degree that seeks exceptional, engaged applicants who:

　　have demonstrated academic excellence and a professional degree,

　　are passionate about urban design,

　　are excited to study in downtown Denver and experience Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West,

　　and seek to enrich the program through their unique, diverse perspectives.

　　Evidence of a professional degree in architecture, landscape architecture or planning

　　At least a 3.2 undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA

　　A portfolio that includes examples of student or professional projects.

　　A statement of purpose that includes your educational and professional goals

　　Resume describing your educational and professional background

　　A list of courses that you have taken relating to design and planning

　　A writing sample from previous professional or academic work

　　Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores if available (not required for admission)

　　Three letters of reference, at least one from an academic reference

　　If you are a resident of any of the 15 western states (except Colorado) in the WICHE-WRGP region, please complete the WICHE-WRGP section of the online application.

　　International applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency. You can view required scores on the Office of International Admissions website.

　　Students who earn a professional degree from the College of Architecture and Planning are eligible for advanced standing in the MUD program.

　　TOEFL iBT :- 75 (Reading:- 15, Listening:- 15, Speaking:- 18 and Writing:- 17)

　　TOEFL PBT :- 537

　　IELTS:- 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 May 2024

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