This program is closely tied to some of the most complex problems facing society today, from climate change and community health to public safety and housing affordability. Students work in partnership with faculty to connect the art of design with how the world takes shape. Projects cultivate creative problem solving and develop skills that allow students to create places that are not only beautiful, but sustainable, healthy, and equitable.

The minor in environmental design provides students from diverse academic backgrounds a broad foundation in the principles of urban design as well as the form and function of the built environment.

The minor in real estate and urban development provides students an introduction to real estate as an academic area of inquiry, and a possible pathway to SUNY's only Master of Science in Real Estate Development program, offered through UB's Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

Offering a fully accredited Master of Urban Planning program in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, our students work in partnership with faculty to connect the art of planning with policymaking, community advocacy, geospatial analysis, and more.

This program provides a fusion of academic rigor and real-world applicability that not only positions graduates for success, but also underscores our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the ever-evolving realm of real estate. Students explore complex trends including place-making and urban design, mixed-income housing and community development, suburban transformation, sustainable development, energy innovation, and the effects of technology in the workplace.

Make a world of difference by diving deep into the socioeconomic, environmental, and geopolitical forces that shape health and development disparities. This program prepares students to become nimble problem-solvers poised to challenge inequitable systems and advance sustainable solutions.

Our curriculum emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, independent research, and collaborative projects. Here, you’ll combine professional study with the interdisciplinary depth of a flagship campus of The State University of New York (SUNY) system and the most comprehensive public research university in the Northeast, empowering our students to activate their passion for building healthy, equitable, and vibrant communities.

Join our small and selective group of interdisciplinary students interested in pursuing promising careers in historic preservation. Designed for practitioners and students from disciplines as diverse as architecture, law and art, our curriculum includes an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation and a Master of Science in Architecture specializing in Historic Preservation.

The Affordable Housing Certificate program, offered both as a 100% online program or as an in-person program, is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who have an interest in understanding affordable housing policy and practice in the United States.

The MArch + MUP embraces the notion that architecture and urban planning are fundamentally intertwined as evidenced by the impact of architecture on the urban fabric and the influence of urban planning on architecture. 

Through this three-year program, you will earn an Master of Urban Planning (MUP) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

The MUP + JD dual-degree program, offered jointly with the UB School of Law, explores the facets of local, state, federal and international policy and practice. The program prepares students for a variety of professional roles in public service, private law firms, planning consulting firms and public legal practice.