Master of Urban Development and Design, FBE, UNSW

why study here?

The Australian educational system offers a good balance between quality and affordability.
Sydney is an exciting, beautiful and multicultural 'the world cities', the Olympic city of the year 2000.
The University of New South Wales is in 'the top ten' of Asia's most prestigious universities.
The Faculty of the Built Environment has up to date facilities, including a new $25M dollar 'sustainable' building which is the 'signature' building on the campus.
The Masters of Urban Development and Design Program is international in its outlook, student enrolment and curriculum.
The program is recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
The professors in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Planning drive the program. Staff are internationally educated and with few exceptions, all have doctorates.
The program specifically focuses on the South East Asia region.
Students are encouraged to apply from both development and design-based disciplines.
The program is studio based with both local and overseas projects, with a wide range of core and elective courses.
Two real-life international projects are undertaken each year. Past examples include Jakarta in Ciliwung, Kota Sundakelapa and Anchol Jaya (Indonesia), Bali in Ujung (Indonesia), Hanoi (Vietnam), Cebu City (Philippines), Seoul (Korea), Johore (Malaysia), Beirut (Lebanon), Semarang (Indonesia,), Hong Kong and Taipei (Taiwan).
The program is supported by practitioners in both public and private sectors.