Masters in Urban Design

Applicants for the Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) degree, should already possess one (or more) of the following degrees: 1) Bachelor of Architecture (5-year), Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, or Bachelor of Urban Planning 2) Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, or their international equivalent.

Applicants will scan and upload an unofficial transcript or certified credentials (scanned from original transcripts) from all universities, colleges, community colleges, study abroad, and summer programs attended. Taubman College only requires official transcripts from those students accepting our offer of admission.

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required and should testify to your academic and professional capacity and promise. If possible, two of these should come from former professors. Letter of Recommendation submission options (PDF)

Master of Urban Design applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Slides, CDs, URLs, and hard copy materials will not be accepted. The portfolio is required and is submitted through Slideroom. There is a $6 fee to submit your portfolio. Portfolio Content Guidelines The first page of the portfolio (cover page-required) must include the following information Your last name, first name State you are a MUD applicant Email address The portfolio must be formatted together in one Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) There are no specified page dimensions or formats, but please note that portfolios will be reviewed electronically on a variety of screens and devices. Please ensure that all text and images will be legible in a variety of contexts. Portfolios may be no longer than 30 pages total and no larger than 20 MB. Portfolios that exceed these sizes may not be reviewed. Your portfolio will not be reviewed if you upload individual pages. Application processing time may increase if your file is incorrectly titled or if a cover page is not included. Please remember, the admissions committee will only review electronic submissions and will not accept: hard copy original work or portfolios actual physical models or other three-dimensional objects (photographs of 3-D work are acceptable) slides videotapes folded materials/blueprints Powerpoint or word files electronic media (CDs, DVDs, disks) other than those submitted as a PDF Portfolio Submission: Upload MUD Portfolio File Name Format: LastName,_FirstName_MUD Portfolio

Please upload an up-to-date resume with your online application. A good curriculum vitae or resume will give us another view of who you are and elaborate on your strengths and skills outside of the classroom, showcasing your accomplishments. In addition to your educational experience, your resume should contain professional experiences, other jobs you have held, a list of groups or organizations that you are involved in, programming languages or other computer skills you have, community involvement, or volunteer work that you do.

Please write a concise statement outlining your reasons for applying and why your application should be favorably considered. The essay should be 600 words and clearly communicate your past experiences and future goals to the admissions committee, preferably addressing the following topics: 1) Personal Background (150 words): Overview of your personal background and how this impacted your academic and professional aspirations. 2) Education / Professional Experience (150 words): Overview of your educational background and professional experience. It might answer the following questions: What are your current areas of study, emphasis and specialization and the reasons behind those interests? What experience (academic / research / professional work / volunteer work) had the most significant impact on your overall development? What strengths and weaknesses do you perceive in reaching your future goals? 3) Intent to study Urban Design (150 words): Why you want to study Urban Design and how the program can support your further career objectives and long-term goals. It might answer the following questions: Why did you choose to apply to the MUD program? What do you want to learn / gain from the program? How do you anticipate the degree will support your career objectives and long-term goals? 4) Intent to study at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning (150 words): What led you to apply to Taubman College? What specific resources of the college are you most interested in and why? This can be specific courses, learning / working with specific faculty, or specific research opportunities.

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