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    Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP)

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    Los Angeles, USMpp/murpIn-person2 years
    $73,752.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo

    Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 2-year, in-person Mpp/murp program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $73,752.

    About the program

    Concurrent master's program combining public policy and urban and regional planning degrees. Students complete coursework from both departments, including core analytic tools, concentrations in planning areas like climate and transportation, and a capstone project.

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    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE optional; MPP: Scores above 650 in each area usually essential (old scale)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (iBT); 600 (paper)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0 overall

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

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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 Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles is $73,752.
    Is Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 2 years.
    What work-permit options follow Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint Master of Public Policy / Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MPP/MURP) at University of California-Los Angeles: 12 months OPT (US)