Pulchowk Campus offers a comprehensive Master of Science in Urban Planning (M.Sc. Urban Planning) program, a two-year advanced degree that prepares professionals to address complex urban challenges. The curriculum systematically develops expertise across essential areas including:
- Planning Theory & Methods: Advanced understanding of planning principles, research methodologies, and analytical techniques for urban development.
- Urban Design & Development: Comprehensive knowledge of city planning, regional planning, and sustainable urban development practices.
- Infrastructure & Services: Expertise in urban infrastructure planning, transportation systems, and municipal service delivery.
- Policy & Governance: Understanding of urban governance, planning legislation, and policy formulation for sustainable cities.
- Specialized Applications: Advanced skills in GIS, urban modeling, environmental planning, and contemporary urban challenges.
By the end of the program, graduates are equipped to become urban planning professionals, policy makers, and researchers capable of addressing the complex challenges facing modern cities and regions.
Syllabus
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Elective Courses
Besides the core courses, a total of 16 credits courses are offered as elective courses. These elective courses are designed to serve the purpose of extending students’ knowledge according to individual interests in a specialized area that is in demand in the planning industry. Two courses having 4 credits each are offered in second and third semesters separately. A list of final elective courses for second and third semesters is given as below.