• Master of Urban Planning at the University of Kansas is offered as a 2-years program by the School of Public Affairs & Administration.
  • This university is ranked #124 in National Universities, US News.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • KU's Master of Urban Planning is an accredited, professional degree oriented towards excellence for planning practice. It is the normal academic qualification for planning and planning-related positions. 
  • Urban planning is a professional field concerned with addressing the health and welfare of communities. 
  • Good urban planning creates communities that offer better choices for living.
  • A Master of Urban Planning degree opens doors to careers in environmental conservation, housing, economic development, sustainability, historic preservation, land use, transportation planning, real estate development, and many other areas. State, county, and city governments, as well as, consulting and nonprofit agencies employ planners. 
  • Planners seek to enhance the overall quality of life by addressing communities such as housing, land use, transportation, and responsible development that preserve the natural environment.
  • The Master of Urban Planning program consists of 18 credits.