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MSc Urban and Regional Planning (2-year) at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Course-based planning master's within Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, open to graduates from fields other than planning.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: 2 calendar years; completed within 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include planning for resilient cities, northern and resource communities, physical planning and design, professional practice and ethics, finance for planners, planning law, planning theory, an advanced planning studio, research methods and a master's major project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA in the last two years; letter of interest, two academic recommendations, CV, transcripts; TOEFL iBT 90 (before 21 January 2026) or 4.5 (on or after) or equivalent.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 2 calendar years; completed within 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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