Urban Design

Urban Design at Florida Atlantic University is about shaping the built environment at the neighborhood, community, and city scale. You’ll learn how to create places that are vibrant, sustainable, and meaningful—places where people want to live, work, and connect. The program focuses on the principles and practices that make cities more livable, just, and economically active, while also protecting the natural environment. You’ll explore how design can address real-world challenges, from revitalizing urban centers to improving transportation and supporting social equity.

About Urban Design at FAU

At Florida Atlantic, Urban Design is hands-on and connected to the real world. You’ll use South Florida’s dynamic metropolitan region as your “urban living laboratory,” working on projects that matter to local communities and learning from professionals with both local and international experience. The program’s interdisciplinary approach prepares you for a range of careers, from planning and policy to architecture and real estate. You’ll also benefit from strong partnerships with private firms and public agencies, and you can accelerate your path to a master’s degree through advanced standing options.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Urban Design (BUD)

Graduate

• Accelerated pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) for qualified students