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MURP Urban and Regional Planning at University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning gives students an intellectual foundation and analytical skills for public, private and non-governmental planning work. The programme is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board and addresses environmental, economic and social challenges in Southern California, the US and other national contexts.

Faculty: School of Social Ecology  |  Department: Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy  |  Duration: 2 years (72 graduate units)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete five required core courses (UPPP 202, 204, 206, 207, 214), one methods course and one urban settlements course, and nine electives, followed by a capstone: professional report, planning practicum or comprehensive examination. Electives cover areas such as housing, transportation, environmental, health and economic development planning.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the public sector (urban planning, economic development, transportation, community development), the private sector (planning, environmental and development firms) and non-governmental organizations such as affordable housing developers, conservation groups and advocacy organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MURP programme: bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (waivers possible for strong candidates with slightly lower GPAs), three letters of recommendation and required statements assessing writing ability and planning interests. GRE not required; work samples optional; planning experience not required. Priority deadline January 15, 2027, then rolling review until June 30, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry).

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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