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Master of Urban and Regional Planning
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year degree using geographic thinking to plan sustainable cities.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Urban and Regional Planning can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Urban and regional planner
- Real estate agent
- Market research analyst
- GIS analyst
- Sustainability specialist
Curriculum
- Courses include geography of urban diversity
- Geographies of urban change
- Urban and regional planning
- Geographic information systems and an urban field experience capstone in Chicago
- With local internships.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (about 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- Some programmes require GRE or GMAT and letters of recommendation
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, About 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution, Programme may require GRE/GMAT and letters of recommendation.
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,479 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $6,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Ecology |
| Department | Urban Planning and Public Policy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $33,479 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $6,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

