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    Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning

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    Urbana, USMup/mswIn-person
    $60,666.00
    Tuition

    Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a in-person Mup/msw program based in Urbana, US. Tuition is $60,666.

    About the program

    Joint master's program combining urban planning with social work. Covers planning history, theory, physical planning, urban analysis, plan making, law for MUP; social work practice, policy, research, human behavior for MSW, with field placement required.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL total score of at least 103 and a speaking score of at least 24
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 in all areas of IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $60,666.
    Is Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign online or in-person?
    Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is offered in-person.
    What GPA is required for Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester hours
    What work-permit options follow Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
    Post-completion work rights for Joint Master of Social Work / Master of Urban Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: 12 months OPT (US)