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    Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.)

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    Los Angeles, USMurp/maIn-person30 months
    $89,182.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    53%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    2
    Cohort
    students
    100
    Credits
    $140.00
    App fee

    Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 100-credit, 30-month, in-person Murp/ma program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $89,182.

    About the program

    Concurrent degree combining urban and regional planning with Latin American studies. Students design individualized programs drawing from professional schools, humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines focused on Latin America, including core seminar, additional courses, language proficiency, and thesis or capstone.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE: Optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 (internet-based test)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $22,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is $89,182 across 100 required credits.
    Is Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 30 months and 100 credits.
    What GPA is required for Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Joint Master of Urban and Regional Planning / Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MURP/M.A.) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 53%.