University Of California - [UCLA], California, Los Angeles - Courses & Fees

Los Angeles, California

University Public College

The MSc in Urban and Regional Planning is a two-year degree program.
This program is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, a joint undertaking of the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
This program is designed for individuals who seek careers that draw on general and specialized skills in urban planning.
This program provides knowledge of the workings of both the private and public sectors.
The program enables individuals who have acquired these skills to move easily between private industry and public service careers.
Master’s students complete a minimum of 72 units.
Students may choose from the following areas of concentration:
- Community Economic and Development (CEDH)
- Design and Development (DD)
- Environmental Analysis and Policy (EAP)
- Regional and International Development (RID)
- Transportation Policy and Planning (TPP)

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Dec 15, 2023

Year	Year 2	Year 1
Tuition Fees	$11700	$11700
Health Insurance	$4714	$4714
International differential fee	$15102	$15102
Other Fees	NA	$80
Total Fees	$31516	$31596

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Undergraduate preparation in college algebra and microeconomics is recommended prior to enrolling in the MURP program.
Students must demonstrate the ability to master skills in quantitative methods.
A GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

University also accepts Indian students who have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
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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326 / 340

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3.2 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The following required documents are:

Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have (preferably from professors, Ph.D.-level statisticians, or other Ph.D.-level scientists, but other letters are accepted).
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Possible career opportunities are:

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
SWE Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
Young Professionals Program	Variable	Yes	N/A