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    Master in Urban Planning (MUP)

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    Cambridge, USMUPIn-person2 years
    $123,020.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    40
    Cohort
    students
    80
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University is a 80-credit, 2-year, in-person MUP program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $123,020.

    About the program

    Two-year professional program that prepares students to address critical issues facing cities and regions through core studios, methods courses, areas of concentration, and project-based learning including studios, thesis, or project-based courses.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 5, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min The GSD does not have a minimum GRE score
    TOEFL
    required
    Min MINIMUM SCORE (prior to 1.26.2026): OVERALL 92; Reading 23, Listening 23, Speaking 23, Writing 23 (PREFERRED: OVERALL 104; sections 26). As of January 26, 2026, TOEFL has updated their scoring to a 1-6 banded scale for both overall and section scores. GSD TOEFL score requirements on the new scale will be published soon.
    IELTS
    not_used
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $23,076.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University is $123,020 across 80 required credits.
    Is Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University take to complete?
    Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University is structured around 2 years and 80 credits.
    How large is the Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University cohort?
    Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master in Urban Planning (MUP) at Harvard University: 12 months OPT (US)