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    Master of City Planning (MCP)

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    Boston, USMSIn-person1 year
    $106,308.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    46
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University is a 46-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $106,308.

    About the program

    The program covers city planning processes including research, analysis, community engagement, and project implementation for sustainable and equitable urban environments. It focuses on land use, transportation, housing, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and urban informatics.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 84 (Reading: 21, Listening: 18, Speaking: 23, Writing: 22)
    IELTS
    required
    Min recommended overall IELTS band score is 6.5. minimum total band score of 6.5 is required for admission to Metropolitan College, along with scores of 6.5 in each section: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,969.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University is $106,308 across 46 required credits.
    Is Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University take to complete?
    Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University is structured around 1 year and 46 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)