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PGCert in Sustainable Urban Design

Conestoga College

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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PGCert in Sustainable Urban Design is a postgraduate certificate in Applied Design programme offered by Conestoga College in Kitchener, Canada. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,809 per year.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Certificate
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 1 year
International tuition: CAD 16,809 / year

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Program details

Overview

Sustainable Urban Design is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate delivered full-time at Conestoga's Guelph campus. The program examines how cities, towns and communities can be planned and built to reduce environmental impact while supporting long-term social, economic and cultural benefits for residents. Coursework covers the physical, economic and environmental systems that shape community design, with an emphasis on creating healthy, livable places. Students study urban planning principles, transportation design and land-use planning alongside sustainability considerations. The two-term program is intended for graduates of a related diploma or degree in fields such as environmental sciences, architecture, urban planning or engineering who want to specialize in sustainable community design. Graduates are prepared for roles in urban planning, urban design, transportation planning and land-use planning, working across government agencies, planning firms, engineering firms, architecture firms and non-profit organizations.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree, or equivalent in environmental sciences, architecture, urban planning, engineering or a related field. Applicants whose transcripts are from outside Canada must have them assessed for equivalency through an approved credential-evaluation provider such as ICAS or WES, or through Conestoga's own assessment service. Applicants whose prior education was not delivered in English must demonstrate English language proficiency; no separate minimum grade average, required course, portfolio, or interview is stated on this page.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

About Conestoga College

Type: College
Campus setting: Suburban
Founded: 1967
Students: 20,000
Programs: 344
Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGCert in Sustainable Urban Design award?

Conestoga College awards a Postgraduate Certificate in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does PGCert in Sustainable Urban Design take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does PGCert in Sustainable Urban Design cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,809 per year.

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