About the course

The M.R.P. program normally requires four residence units, sixty credits, a set of core courses, and the completion of a satisfactory thesis, professional report, or research paper. At the discretion of the faculty, up to one residence unit and 15 credits may be granted, by petition after matriculation, for graduate work done elsewhere, including Cornell-supervised professional field experience. Doctoral degree candidates often begin in Cornell's Master of Regional Planning program, applications are also welcomed from outside the university. Cornell's renowned city and regional planning program has a solid curriculum that combines theory and practice in both domestic and international realms. Through almost unparalleled access to internships and workshops, master of regional planning (M.R.P.) students test their ideas, research, and course work in practice, while bringing real world problems back into the classroom for critical examination.

　　Cornell's planning education is a collaborative endeavor: there is a strong sense of cooperation among the faculty and great openness to student input. Each of the approximately 40 students entering each year creates an individualized program, building on the department's core curriculum and selecting elective classes to reflect personal goals.

　　International studies in planning (ISP) is both a curricular concentration within the department and a program of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies at Cornell. Most students in ISP also do class work within the other two departmental concentrations. In addition, Cornell's preeminent global position in international development work allows students to draw on a huge range of faculty and classes across the university. Graduates find positions as policy analysts and project managers in national and international development agencies, government foreign assistance programs, nonprofit organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and as planners both in the private and public sector in various countries around the world. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized educational institution. A variety of undergraduate backgrounds have proven to be good preparation for studying planning and making a successful career.

　　All Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam or IELTS Academic Exam for non-native English applicants

　　two recommendations

　　TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency test

　　Note: GRE test scores are no longer required for application to this program

　　TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)

　　IELTS - 7.0 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 77.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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