About the course

Established in 1974, the department's Master's of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program is currently the only accredited professional planning program in Louisiana. Since the inception of the program we have graduated over 400 students who are employed in the private and non-profit sectors, and all levels of government in Louisiana and throughout the United States.

　　The program of study leading to the MURP degree provides professional training to students in preparation for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors of urban and regional planning. The curriculum is carefully structured to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the skills needed to address complex planning problems in professional practice.

　　The 45-credit hour program offers specializations in the areas of Environmental and Hazard Mitigation Planning, Historic Preservation, Housing and Community Economic Development, Land Use and Urban Design, and Transportation Planning. These specializations provide students the opportunity for more targeted training in their chosen area of interest. The Department also offers a certificate program in Historic Preservation and a credentials program in Hazard Planning. Opportunities exist for students to earn a Graduate Certificate in Hazard Policy Studies offered through the UNO Department of Political Science and a proficiency in GIS through the Department of Geography. 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: 5 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (June), 2023	New Orleans
Spring (January), 2024	New Orleans
Fall (August), 2024	New Orleans
Spring (January), 2025	New Orleans
Fall (August), 2025	New Orleans
Spring (January), 2026	New Orleans

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Orleans

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a 4-year degree equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.

　　2.5 grade point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for all undergraduate coursework.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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