• The objective of the School of Urban Planning is to produce qualified professional urban planners for the public and the private sectors and to equip them with the necessary intellectual and practical skills in this respect.
  • The M.A program is open to students holding a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Anthropology, Architecture, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Law, Management, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, or Urban Studies. 
  • The program of study offered by the School is fully recognized by the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
  • Graduates of the program can become full members of these professional organizations once having met their respective internship requirements.
  • This program requires two years of study, including a three-month summer internship in a professional setting.
  • Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to have acquired basic planning skills, a broad understanding of urban issues, and specialized knowledge in a field of their own choice.