About the course

Influencing how neighborhoods, cities, and regions develop is the work of urban and regional planners. The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) degree program brings together experts from planning, sociology, engineering, law, architecture, social work, public health, landscape architecture, urban design, and other disciplines to build cities, tackle urban sprawl, upgrade housing, protect the environment, and promote community and economic development. Read about the Humphrey School's expertise in urban and regional planning. Accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, this degree program program provides students technical and analytical skills needed to think strategically about developing and implementing plans all levels. For nearly ten consecutive years, graduates of our MURP degree program have had the highest passage rate on the American Institute of Certified Planners’ exam. 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: US$59,160

Intake	Location
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2025	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

A four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited US university or foreign equivalent at time of enrollment.

　　Other requirements to be completed before admission:

　　While no specific experience or academic pathway is required, students with a strong liberal education background and sound quantitative and analytical skills will be best prepared for academic success at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

　　Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended. Past applicants needing to strengthen this part of their skill set have found courses in introductory microeconomics, college algebra, and introductory statistics to be helpful preparation.

　　Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:

　　GRE

　　International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:

　　TOEFL

　　Internet Based - Total Score: 100

　　Paper Based - Total Score: 600

　　IELTS

　　Total Score: 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2024

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