Overview

The Urban Design (without Thesis) course from Eastern Mediterranean University deals with the design and construction of cities, part of cities and or urban elements, while providing necessary inputs to different designers to help them design under a common language within the framework of larger pieces of urban land, the development of which is spread over time. It aims to give knowledge about the use of administrative, legal and fiscal tools with reference to real world situation.

Key facts

The programme makes full use of its setting in Cyprus, an island with great historical, traditional and natural qualities and explores its evolving environments of settlements which act as wide ranging planning and urban design laboratories for the studio-based projects. The international case studies are encouraged as well. Students share working methods, acquire additional skills, and explore new avenues of development under the supervision of an interdisciplinary group of faculty members.

Accreditation

It has the following rankings:

THE: Times Higher Education
World University Ranking: the top 601 - 800 universities worldwide, ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus
Young University Ranking: the top 151st young universities worldwide
Impact Rankings: the top 301 - 400 universities worldwide
QS World University Rankings
QS Sustainability Rankings
QS World University Rankings: EECA(Emerging Europe & Central Asia)

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Programme Structure

Research interests include:

Architectural design

Architectural history

Architectural education

Architecture

Identity and N.Cyprus

Vernacular architecture

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-22 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-23 00:00:00

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Applications to the graduate programs at EMU can be made throughout the year, until one month prior to the beginning of each semester.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for admission to the Master of Urban Design Programme should have a B.Arch. degree in architecture or in a relevant related discipline.In addition to the documents specified in the application form, the Department of Architecture also requires:

A Portfolio [Content of the portfolio includes all research and architectural projects produced in the undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses and other professional skills and performances (in A4, A3 hardcopy or CD format)]

A curriculum vitae (CV),

Reference Letter(s),

A Copy of the last Diploma,

Transcripts of previous degrees,

A letter of Intention / proposal (in which the field and reasons of study of the candidates are clearly stated.)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3765 USD / year

≈ 3765 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2900 USD / year

≈ 2900 USD / year

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Tuition fees with 80% scholarship

Living costs

Famagusta

Northern Cyprus

2299 - 3707 TRY / 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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