NMC Approved Urban Studies Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a urban studies professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved urban studies journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the urban studies field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved urban studies journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Environment and Urbanization ASIA SAGE
Espaces et Societes ERES
Estoa Centro de investigacion de la Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Universidad de Cuenca
Estudios Demograficos y Urbanos Colegio de Mexico, A.C., Departamento de Publicaciones
Eure Pontifical Catholic University of Chile Geography Institute
Europa XXI Insitute of Geography and Spatial Organization Polish Academy of Sciences
European Journal of Geography European Association of Geographers
European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research TU Delft
European Urban and Regional Studies SAGE
Fabrications Taylor & Francis
Folia Geographica University of Presov
Forum Stadt BAG - Verlag
Frontiers of Architectural Research KeAi Communications Co
Geocarrefour Association des amis de la revue de geographie de Lyon
Geographia Polonica Polska Akademia Nauk
Geojournal of Tourism and Geosites Editura Universitatii din Oradea
Habitat International Elsevier
Harvard Design Magazine Harvard University
HBRC Journal Housing And Building National Research Center
Histoire Urbaine Societe Francaise d'Histoire Urbaine
Historia Urbana Publishing House of the Romanian Academy
Housing and Society Taylor & Francis
Housing Policy Debate Taylor & Francis
Housing Studies Taylor & Francis
Housing, Theory and Society Taylor & Francis
IATSS Research Elsevier
Indonesian Journal of Urban and Environmental Technology Trisakti University
International Journal of Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design Common Ground Research Networks
International Journal of Design in Society Common Ground Research Networks
International Journal of Design Management and Professional Practice Common Ground Research Networks
International Journal of E Planning Research IGI Global Publishing
International Journal of Geoheritage and Parks KeAi Communications Co 3.91
International Journal of High Rise Buildings Korean Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management Tehran Urban Research and Planning Center
International Journal of Islamic Architecture Intellect Publishers
International Journal of Urban and Regional Research John Wiley & Sons
International Journal of Urban Sciences Taylor & Francis
International Journal of Urban Sustainable Development Taylor & Francis
International Real Estate Review Global Social Science Institute
International Review of Civil Engineering Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l
Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning University of Technology - Iraq
Izvestiya Rossiiskoi Akademii Nauk Seriya Geograficheskaya Russian Academy of Sciences
J Reading Edizioni Nuova Cultura
Journal of Architecture and Planning College of Architecture and Planning, Chung Hua University
Journal of Architecture and Urbanism Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Journal of Contemporary Ethnography SAGE
Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development Emerald Publishing
Journal of Design and Built Environment University of Malaya
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy Emerald Publishing
Journal of Environmental Accounting and Management L and H Scientific Publishing, LLC

Why NMC-Approved Urban Studies Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Urban Studies Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your urban studies subject.
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