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    Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP)

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    Chapel Hill, USMCRPIn-person2 years
    $72,420.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    51
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a 51-credit, 2-year, in-person MCRP program based in Chapel Hill, US. Tuition is $72,420.

    About the program

    The program covers planning theory and methods, core courses in urban spatial structure, microeconomics, and specializations in areas such as economic development, housing and community development, land use and environmental planning, and transportation planning. It includes a capstone workshop and an individual master's project.

    Focus: both
    5th (Planetizen)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 10, 2027
    Fall 2028
    Feb 10, 2028

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old); Graduate School minimum: TOEFL iBT 90 (prior to Jan 26 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test score (no more than two years old)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $72,420 across 51 required credits.
    Is Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill online or in-person?
    Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take to complete?
    Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is structured around 2 years and 51 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 12 months OPT (US)