Master of Urban Design
at Iowa State University, Ames

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Master of Urban Design
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Iowa State University
Overview

Iowa State University is one of the finest universities in USA. Iowa State University provides Master of Urban Design at PG level. The duration of this course is 1 year. This course attracts students from all over the world. To enrol in this course, international students must fulfil all the admission requirements. The admission requirement at the Iowa State University include standardized tests like TOEFL. The first year tuition fees Iowa State University for Master of Urban Design is USD 38,832. Moreover, the students must be ready for other expenses such as rent, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹34.43 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Urban Design

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Master of Urban Design
at
Iowa State University
Fees

The fee structure for the Master of Urban Design at the Iowa State University covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges; facilities cost and many more offered by the Iowa State University. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The total tuition fees for the first year of Master of Urban Design is USD 38,832.

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1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,43,233

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 28ᵗʰ February 2025

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Master of Urban Design
at
Iowa State University
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a 4 year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade).

International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor's degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.

Applicant's digital portfolio is required.

3-year degrees from India are not accepted.

The program is geared primarily toward students with previous professional degrees in architecture (BArch, MArch), landscape architecture (BLA, MLA) or planning (BSCRP, MCRP, MUP).
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Master of Urban Design
at
Iowa State University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#401	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#449	World University QS, 2026
#121	National University US News & World Report, 2025

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Master of Urban Design
at
Iowa State University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
% Batch placed	100

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Iowa State University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

17% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Sporty

Internships3.6

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.2

Student Life4.1

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.1

Indian Food2.9

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

Master of Business Administration - Batch of 2026

Offered by Iowa State University

3.9

Do not come to this university if you have no scholarship.

Tips: This place has been pretty transformative, personally speaking, but I would not recommend coming here without an adequate scholarship. Moreover, there are no more job prospects for international students or immigrants here, so you ought to plan according. Professors reward participation and take their feedback seriously, as this will help you in the long run. Once you graduate, the college has little to no further involvement, so you will have to fend for yourself.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3250

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75950

Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more

Ridhima

M.A. in political science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Iowa State University

3.9

Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies.

Tips: Iowa State University is an underrated yet good place to plan for your higher studies. The lifestyle is calmer and more slow-paced than other colleges, and you can also expect to be a little on the outskirts of the city, but I feel this adds to the charm of the place. Living is quite affordable, and the faculty is very passionate and helpful. I feel I have made the right choice.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3075

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70550

Reviewed on 29 May 2025Read more

Chinmayi Gudi Verified Icon

M.S in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2026

Offered by Iowa State University

4.3

Iowa State University: A research institute that deserves more recognition.

Tips: This is a research-focused institute where you will find students from all over the world. They provide ample scholarships and on-campus working opportunities. The people here are great and extremely supportive. They will go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience here.

Likes (Public transportation): I found the local public transportation system to be very convenient for travel within the city. Buses start at around 6 in the morning and go on till 10 PM. There is excellent connectivity between different parts of the campus town.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): The career fair here mainly targets Bachelor's and Masters degree students. Companies that sponsor visas and support international students are marked separately for ease of locating them. Several companies sponsor visas and support a comfortable lifestyle.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 77500

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Iowa State University

A transition to the new environment and culture shift.

Tips: Moving to a new country was quite difficult. The cultural shift was huge I had to adapt to new social norms, academic expectations and even different daily routines. However I found that choosing my friends and major makes a huge difference so just make sure to choose your friends wisely.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 575

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024Read more

Sohan Appalabhaktula Verified Icon

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by Iowa State University

3.1

A good public college with an excellent course and faculty.

Tips: Before joining this college students should know that there is a culture shift as the diversity in the college is very low compared to others. I received a scholarship of $11,000 a year just before registering for the college for SAT scoring and grades. I am satisfied with my university course for the most part as it is well made.

Likes (Student Life): I spend my day in college mainly doing homework and then socializing with my friends. What I enjoy the most about my college life is being able to meet new people from different parts of the world. There are many events on campus, including multicultural events. The campus is enjoyable and is not too stressful.

Dislikes (Part time work): On campus jobs are very limited for anything other than dining center jobs. Off campus opportunities are good as there are many stores and companies situated around campus that allow students to work with little to no experience. Part time work is typically easy to manage as hours can be personally chosen to match the schedule. The average payout for part time work is around $12-$13 per hour.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 300

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2024Read more

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