Urban design
07.04.01 Architecture
The Master’s program trains specialists capable of creating comfortable, sustainable, and innovative urban spaces. Developed by Southern Federal University in collaboration with leading experts from the University of Damascus and international partners, the program combines architecture, urban planning, design, and modern digital technologies.
master's degree
2 years
full-time
English
Rostov-on-Don
about program
Program Benefits
Unique international program
developed with leading specialists from Russia and abroad
real urban projects, case studies, and experimental design
Balance of theory and practice
user-centered design, ecological and universal design, landscape urbanism, and smart city technologies
Modern approaches
collaboration with practicing architects, international professors, and industry experts
Strong professional network
in architecture, urban planning, and urban development
Excellent career prospects
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Core Disciplines
Landscape urbanism
Urban development of urbanized territories
Urban Sustainability
Human centered design
Ecological design in an urban environment
Shrinking cities and the renovation of depressed urban areas
Principles of Universal Design in an Urban Environment
Designing media technologies in an urban environment
Colors of the urban environment
Modern engineering equipment and technologies in urban environment projects
Learning outcomes
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01
Urban Design and Architecture
master architectural design, pre-project analysis, and experimental design for modern urban environments
02
Human-Centered and Sustainable Design
learn user-centered design, ecological design, universal design principles, and landscape urbanism
03
Digital Technologies and Visualization
gain skills in visual communication, media design technologies, and working with modern materials and engineering systems
04
Urban Strategy and Branding
study city branding, economic programming, and strategic approaches to urban development
05
Research and Project Work
develop competencies in scientific research design and implement complex interdisciplinary urban projects
Career opportunities
about program
01
Urban Design & Architecture
— urban designer
— architect-urbanist
— architectural designer
— architect-urbanist
— architectural designer
02
Urban Planning & Development
— urban planner
— specialist in sustainable urban development
— expert in landscape urbanism
— specialist in sustainable urban development
— expert in landscape urbanism
03
Strategic and Consulting Roles
— city branding specialist
— urban development consultant
— project manager in urban projects
— urban development consultant
— project manager in urban projects
Academics
- Yuliya Skoblitskaya
yskoblickaya@sfedu.ruAssociate Professor
Head of the educational program - Andra UlmeAssociate Professor
Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte
MLĶF, Dizaina Tehnoloģiju institūts - Yulia GorgorovaProfessor
Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts - Anatoly MosinArchitect, Director of the Architectural Bureau Project abpro.ru
- Anna BadaviSenior lecturer
Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts - Elina KrasilnikovaProfessor, PhD in Architecture
- Elena BatunovaPolitecnico di Milano, Italy, Department of Architecture and Urban Studies, PhD in Architecture
fee
Tuition
per year (2025 - 2026)
235 000 RUB
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Location
39 Budennovsky Avenue, apt. 31a, Rostov-on-Don
Academy of Architecture and Arts
Contacts
International office
Head of the program «Urban Design» | Associate Professor
105/42 Bolshaya Sadovaya Str., Rostov-on-Don
+7 (863) 218 40 24
welcome@sfedu.ru
yskoblickaya@sfedu.ru
Contact us
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The Admission Office SFedU
148 Pushkinskaya Street, Rostov-on-Don
148 Pushkinskaya Street, Rostov-on-Don