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Master of City Planning at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

A studio-based, hands-on, experiential program in which students work over two years with governmental, non-profit and Indigenous clients on real planning issues.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture  |  Department: Department of City Planning  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September); Winter applications considered case-by-case  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Two streams: Capstone Project, or Thesis/Practicum. Five required core courses plus two option courses; Capstone students complete two electives. Sample courses: Planning Research Methods, Housing and Urban Revitalization, GIS for Planners, Law and Local Government, Urban Development Processes, Planning Studio 1, Urban Ecology and Environmental Planning, Professional Planning Practice, Transportation and Urban Form.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for Registered Professional Planner (RPP) status after gaining professional experience. The program is accredited by the Professional Standards Board (2020-2025), with AICP reciprocal recognition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university; English proficiency at or above Faculty minimums (IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, TOEFL iBT 2026 5.0, TOEFL paper-based 580 for this program). Requires application fee, transcripts, CV, two reference letters, statement of intent, statement of research interest. Deadlines: January 15 (Canada/US), December 1 (international).

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.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

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