Graduate Certificate in Urban Design

The graduate Urban Design Certificate will provide individuals with: foundational knowledge about the art and science of cities through history to inform future visions for cities,
introduce the skills and techniques to design livable, functional, and aesthetically appealing places in response to the current and future challenges of cities,
and provide the ability to think critically, to encourage multidisciplinary solutions and appropriate sustainable design and management options that serve to promote harmony between the different facets of cities by considering them from a holistic perspective.

Transcripts that indicate receipt of a least a bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA.

Standardized Tests of English Proficiency

Most students fulfill the English requirement by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS), or the PEARSON Test of English (PTE). For IELTS, an overall band score of 6.5 is sufficient for graduate admission. For PEARSON, a score of 47 is sufficient. TOEFL requirements vary based on the type of TOEFL test taken, and scores are valid for up to two years. The minimum university requirement is: 520 (paper-based test), or 190 (computer-based test), or 80 (internet-based test).