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    Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)

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    East Lansing, USMURPIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $76,337.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Cohort
    students
    43
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University is a 43-credit, 2-year, in-person MURP program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $76,337 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers core areas including planning and development, land management and the environment, applied research methods, GIS, planning theory and ethics, economics of planning, planning law, and a planning practicum capstone. Focus areas include community and economic development, environmental planning and policy, urban transportation planning, housing and real estate development, and geographic information systems.

    Focus: both
    161 (QS) | 64 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jun 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min 1000 (V+Q), 3.5 AW (if GPA is below 3.0)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum average score of 80, no sub-score below 19 for reading, listening and speaking
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $18,750.00
    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 Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University is $76,337 across 43 required credits.
    Is Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 43 credits.
    What GPA is required for Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) undergraduate grade point average
    Is Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.