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MA/MS in Urban Design (MUD)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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MA/MS in Urban Design (MUD) is a master's degree in Applied Design programme taught at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Applied Design
Duration: 2 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: sgs.utoronto.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master of Urban Design (MUD) is a post-professional program offered by the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. It prepares architects and landscape architects for design-based research and professional practice at the urban and regional scales. The two-year, full-time curriculum runs across four terms and totals 9.5 full-course equivalents, integrating geography, environmental studies, social sciences, media studies, economics, and engineering with an emphasis on responsible and creative design in the context of contemporary city and region building. The program stresses interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration and draws on expertise from Toronto's urban design community through teaching and special events. It is open to applicants holding a degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or planning, as well as those with degrees in related fields who can demonstrate design ability through a required portfolio submission.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Open to applicants with a degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or planning, and to those with degrees in related fields who can demonstrate design ability through the required portfolio submission. A final-year average of at least mid-B from the University of Toronto, or its equivalent from a recognized university, is required. No standardized tests are required or recommended.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Urban Design (MUD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Applied Design on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Urban Design (MUD) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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