Overview

Subfields in anthropology, cultural resource management, historic preservation, and urban planning allow students the opportunity to pursue unique programs of study that draw upon the resources of multiple departments and a diverse group of faculty members at the University of New Orleans.

Key Features

MS graduates work in the areas of historic preservation, cultural resource management and the arts, urban planning, public administration, and government.

The Urban Studies program at the University of New Orleans also prepares students to pursue specialized research leading to a doctoral degree in urban studies or related fields such as urban planning, anthropology, sociology, and hospitality management.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Applied Urban Anthropology
Urban Planning
Geography
Cultural Resource Management
Historic Preservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-19 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

33-34 for thesis option
36-37 for non-thesis option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 214 other Masters in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
Applicants enrolled in the final year of a bachelor's degree or international equivalent will be considered for conditional admission.
3.0 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all graduate coursework
Two page statement of purpose that explains your educational and career objectives
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample
The names and contact information for the three people (two for MST) who will submit letters of recommendation for you (academic references are preferred but we also accept professional references)
Paper/presentations may also be uploaded but are not required
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are optional

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Out-of-State

13678 USD / year

≈ 13678 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9108 USD / year

≈ 9108 USD / year

Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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