The MURB program is ideal for learners whose professional and life experience has motivated them to engage in a seminar-based, rigorous program of study of cities and urbanism within a community of critical thinking peers. 

The Master Program in Urban Studies can be completed part-time or full-time. 

Part-time study typically involves taking one 4-unit seminar course per term and full-time study typically involves taking two seminar courses per term, for a total of six (6) or more units. 

Most of the courses are held once a week for four hours in the evenings at SFU’s Vancouver campus.

MURB students earn their degree by successfully completing 32 units, which include seminar courses and required courses.

• Official Transcripts
• A Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Statement of interest
• Letters of Reference
• English proficiency test scores
• Passport

The University welcomes applications from prospective students with a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds. 

While many of the students hold an undergraduate degree in the social sciences, the student body also includes those with academic backgrounds in the humanities, sciences, engineering, architecture and fine arts. 

If you do not have a social science background, you should ensure that you demonstrate your readiness and understanding of the master of urban studies program in your application materials.

To be admitted to our master’s program:

• You must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0.

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

• The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
• The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
• The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale