The School of Architecture, Design, and Planning (SADP) is an independent professional school of the University of Kansas (KU). The three departments of the School are Architecture, Urban Planning, and Design.

Department of Architecture

It offers Bachelor of Architecture Studies, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts in Architecture, and PhD degrees.

Graduates are known for their design acumen, mastery of architectural technology and construction, and skill in environmental analysis.

Department of Design

It offers students foundations in the practice of design thinking and visualization to create beautiful, innovative solutions that enhance the quality of everyday life.

The Center for Design Research does research for Bayer Healthcare, Garmin International, Ford Motor Company, Sprint, and others.

They offer Bachelors of Fine Arts degrees with specializations in environmental design, illustration and animation, industrial design, photo media, and visual communication design.

They also offer Master of Arts degrees in environmental design, design management, and interaction design.

Department of Urban Planning

It offers a Master of Urban Planning degree.

They emphasize policy planning and analysis within the context of urban environments.

Students may concentrate their studies in planning for housing and development, sustainable land use planning, transportation planning, and environmental planning.

Additional degree options include joint degrees in American studies, architecture, architectural studies, business, geography, and law.

Contact details

The University of Kansas School of Architecture, Design & Planning
Marvin Hall / Art & Design Building
1465 Jayhawk Blvd. / 1467 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045