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

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    Los Angeles, USMURPIn-person2 years
    $89,108.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    70
    Cohort
    students
    72
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is a 72-credit, 2-year, in-person MURP program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $89,108.

    About the program

    Two-year professional master's program covering urban planning with concentrations in areas such as climate environment and society, community economic development and housing, design and development, regional and international development, and transportation policy and planning.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum GRE requirement
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 internet-based (department expects); UCLA Graduate Division: Writing 25, Speaking 24, Reading 21, Listening 17
    IELTS
    required
    Min overall band score of at least 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT if eligible

    $22,500.00
    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 and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is $89,108 across 72 required credits.
    Is Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 2 years and 72 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
    How competitive is Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.