MS in Urban Design

For International Applicants only : If you completed your education outside of the United States, we highly recommend using one of the three Georgia Tech approved credential evaluation services: IEE, Educational Perspectives, and The Evaluation Company

Previous professional degree in Architecture, City and Regional/Urban Planning or similar required to be eligible to apply to this program

A copy of your transcript from EVERY college attended since high school to be uploaded with your application, even if transfer credits from each are included in your current transcript. These may be unofficial copies. If admitted, you will be required to provide official copies.

You will be asked to provide the email contact information for 3 recommenders. Your recommenders will receive an automated email asking that they complete an online letter of recommendation for you.

A portfolio is required for the Master of Science in Urban Design program. The faculty review it to assess your design skill and creativity; your ability to communicate graphically using diagrams, plans, and 3D views in various media; and your understanding of your professional discipline’s standards. The portfolio should document work you produced, indicate what year and circumstances it was produced in, briefly describe your design intentions, and distinguish your role if the work was part of an academic or professional team, You may also choose to include a scholarly writing sample which is optional. A PDF of your portfolio or a link to an online portfolio is required of all applicants to the Master of Architecture and Master of Science in Urban Design programs. Without a portfolio, your application is considered incomplete and will not be processed. The application will provide a section to upload your PDF or provide a link to your online portfolio.

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