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    Master in City Planning (MCP)

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    Cambridge, USMCPIn-person2 years
    $128,620.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    14%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    55
    Cohort
    students
    150
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a 150-credit, 2-year, in-person MCP program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $128,620.

    About the program

    Two-year professional program providing skills for planning roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Covers core subjects in urban studies, planning economics, spatial analysis, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, and urban design, with specializations in areas like city design and development, environmental policy and planning, housing, community and economic development, and international development. Includes practicum, electives, and a thesis.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum score required: 100 (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum score required: 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $128,620 across 150 required credits.
    Is Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology online or in-person?
    Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology take to complete?
    Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is structured around 2 years and 150 credits.
    How competitive is Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
    Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports an acceptance rate of approximately 14%.
    How large is the Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology cohort?
    Master in City Planning (MCP) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology typically enrolls around 55 students per cohort.