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    Urban and Regional Planning, MS

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    Madison, USMSIn-person2 years
    $51,304.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    46
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is a 46-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Madison, US. Tuition is $51,304.

    About the program

    The MS in Urban and Regional Planning prepares students for professional planning careers and focuses on planning literacies and skills across cities and regions, including plan-making, public involvement and dispute resolution, data analysis, and communication. Students complete a written professional project or thesis and present results orally before graduation.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 for tests taken before January 21, 2026; 5.0 for tests taken on and after January 21, 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-1241 (Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $29,960.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is $51,304 across 46 required credits.
    Is Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison online or in-person?
    Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is offered in-person.
    How long does Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison take to complete?
    Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison is structured around 2 years and 46 credits.
    What GPA is required for Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.00 GPA (last 60 semester hours)
    What work-permit options follow Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
    Post-completion work rights for Urban and Regional Planning, MS at University of Wisconsin-Madison: 12 months OPT (US)