Cornell University, New York, Ithaca - Courses & Fees

Ithaca, New York

University Private (Not for Profit) College

The Master of Arts in Regional Planning degree provides each student with a foundation in planning history and practice, urban theory, and planning analysis tools — both qualitative and quantitative.
It includes requirements such as law or international institutions, microeconomics, statistics, and intensive collaborative workshops that examine the theory in practice. In addition, an independent writing project is required.
Students must complete 60 credits; at least 30 of these credits must be obtained within the Department of City and Regional Planning, including credits earned in fulfilling and completing the thesis, professional report or research paper, and the M.A core requirements.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jan 10, 2024

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor’s degree with a first-class or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

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70 / 90

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3.34 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The GRE general test is not required.

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Personal Statement provides you with an opportunity to share experiences that provide insights on how your personal, academic, and/or professional experiences demonstrate your ability to be both persistent and resilient, especially when navigating challenging circumstances.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The careers after graduation are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program	Variable	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020	Variable	Yes	N/A
YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Aug 1, 2023
Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123	$500	Yes	N/A