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Bachelor of Urban Studies and Planning

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Research degree developing competence for critical planning questions under faculty mentorship.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Urban Studies and Planning. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

Urban Studies and Planning Specialist
Urban Studies and Planning Research Assistant
Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

Minimum 108 units (72 coursework and 36 dissertation)
Oral and written qualifying exams in two fields
A dissertation proposal colloquium and a dissertation defence
An Advanced Urbanism concentration is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion equal to 12 years of schooling with a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in academic courses after grade 9 and English proficiency; transfers need a 2.00 college GPA and 60+ units for upper division; impacted majors may require more.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion equal to US high school (12 years), qualified to enter a university at home; transfers need 2.00 college GPA (60+ units for upper division); impacted majors may require more

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 45
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,128 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Health & Social Sciences
Department	Urban Studies and Planning
Teaching language	English
Credit value	39
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.