MS Urban and Regional Planning at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Master of Science in urban and regional planning is a two-year degree program fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. It is built on the premise that planners must be educated in methods of policy analysis and that there is a common body of knowledge, represented in the core curriculum, that provides a solid foundation for all specializations in the field. A wide range of educational backgrounds provides good preparation for graduate study in urban and regional planning.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Planning and Public Affairs | Duration: two years, 45 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science in urban and regional planning requires a minimum of 45 s.h. of graduate credit.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the School of Planning and Public Affairs requires an undergraduate degree and fulfillment of the minimum requirements of the Graduate College. For fall admission, prospective students should submit complete materials to graduate admissions by Jan. 15 if funding is requested. Funding for those who submit materials after these dates is considered only as funding permits. Applications for admission are accepted until July 15; April 15 for international students. For spring admission, the deadline is Nov. 1 if funding is requested. Applications are accepted until Dec. 1.

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

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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