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    Master of Urban Planning

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    New York, USMUPIn-person2 years
    $116,595.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    71%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    34
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban Planning at New York University is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MUP program based in New York, US. Tuition is $116,595.

    About the program

    Equips students with technical, organizational, and analytical skills for addressing modern urban challenges, focusing on land use planning, community development, financial management, and policy analysis. Offers specializations in City and Community Planning or International Development Planning.

    Focus: coursework
    #1 Urban Policy (U.S. News)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min NYU Wagner has no minimum GRE or GMAT score requirement
    GMAT
    optional
    Min NYU Wagner has no minimum GRE or GMAT score requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 100. For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 5 (We accept MyBest scores and our TOEFL School Code is 2507)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An IELTS score of at least 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,784.00
    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 Urban Planning at New York University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban Planning at New York University is $116,595 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban Planning at New York University online or in-person?
    Master of Urban Planning at New York University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban Planning at New York University take to complete?
    Master of Urban Planning at New York University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Urban Planning at New York University?
    Master of Urban Planning at New York University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 71%.
    How large is the Master of Urban Planning at New York University cohort?
    Master of Urban Planning at New York University typically enrolls around 34 students per cohort.