Looking for the best university for a Urban Studies Bachelor in United States? These 17 universities are ranked by their QS World University Rankings — each offers urban studies bachelor programs with direct links below. Compare rankings, location and tuition, then apply. Many also offer scholarships for international students.
Top 17 Urban Studies Bachelor Universities in United States (2026)
The best universities for a urban studies bachelor in United States, ranked by QS World University Rankings — 17 universities, 17 programs.
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University of Chicago
QS World #10Chicago, Illinois · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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Columbia University
QS World #19New York, New York · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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University of Pittsburgh
QS World #165Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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University at Buffalo
QS World #389Buffalo, New York · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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University of Cincinnati
QS World #641Cincinnati, Ohio · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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Virginia Commonwealth University
QS World #752Richmond, Virginia · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
QS World #960Kansas City, Missouri · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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Portland State University
QS World #1078Portland, Oregon · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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University of San Diego
QS World #1177La Jolla, California · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program
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Reading, Pennsylvania · United States · 1 urban studies bachelor program