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    Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning

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    Urbana, USJoint Master'sIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $60,666.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    88
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a 88-credit, 3-year, in-person Joint Master's program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Joint master's program combining public health and urban planning, requiring minimum 48 hours in public health including core courses, concentration, applied practice experience, and integrative learning experience, and 40 hours in urban planning including core courses and capstone.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min As of Fall 2022, the department does not require and does not accept GRE scores as part of the MUP application. GRE scores are optional for MPH
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum TOEFL Score: 103 (MPH); TOEFL iBT institutional code 1836 (MUP)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum IELTS Score: 7.5 (MPH)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $14,980.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666 across 88 required credits.
    Is Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    How long does Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign take to complete?
    Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is structured around 3 years and 88 credits.
    What GPA is required for Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    Is Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Joint Master of Public Health / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.