Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$82,314 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Urban Studies and Planning

  • The course will focus on graphic communication skills for urban planners. It will provide an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as a spatial data analysis tool for planners.
  • It will also be an introduction to Creative Suite applications to utilize for graphic communication and map-making.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $77485 $77485
Health Insurance $1344 $1344
Books and supply $3089 $3089
Other Fees $396 $396
Total Fees $82314 $82314

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • The students must have a bachelor’s degree(3 or 4 years) in any of the respective fields to apply for this program.
  • A strong academic background in urban studies and planning.

Work Experience:

  • Previous work experience in an industrial setting is ideal.

Language Requirments:

  • The students whose official language is not English are required to write IELTS or TOEFL exams before applying.
  • The TOEFL cut-off for this program is 100 out of 120.
  • The IELTS cut-off is 7 out of 9.
  • IELTS exam is preferred over the TOEFL.

Language Requirement Exemption:

  • Students who have received instruction in English in their primary and secondary schools and students who have been in the United States for four years or longer and have received a degree from an American institution.

Exam Requirments:

  • MIT recommends that applicants interview with a member of the MIT Educational Council if available. Council members are MIT graduates who have volunteered to interview on behalf of the Office of Admissions.