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Master of Urban & Regional Planning From University of South Florida

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Master of Urban & Regional Planning

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies,

Urban Studies

$26,388/Yr

$26,388 /Yr

3 Students Applied

3 Students Admitted

Master of Urban & Regional Planning at the University of South Florida is offered as a 2-years program by the College of Arts and Sciences.
This university is ranked #71 in Best Value Schools.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Urban & Regional Planning program is taught in one of Florida's most vibrant urban regions at one of the nation's top 50 public research Universities.
The goal of the Major is to train students to become planning practitioners capable of working in a variety of public, nonprofit, and private sector environments in a number of different fields.
They prepare leaders in the field of urban and regional planning to meet the community, national and global needs.
The Major recognizes the need for effective planners to possess diverse skills in the planning and management of human settlements.
The MURP core coursework includes thematically-related courses in land use planning, research methods, quantitative analysis, planning theory and history, planning policy and politics, community and economic development, and geographic information systems (GIS).
Students have the option of enrolling in electives that focus on housing & community development, land use planning, local economic development, GIS, coastal zone management, housing & community development, environmental and natural resources planning, natural hazards and resilience planning, and transportation planning.
These areas of specialization build on the strengths of existing faculty in their sister major in Public Administration, as well as with colleagues and facilities across the university. The major is thus distinct in its flexibility.
Graduates of the major will be able to utilize communications and technical skills to become successful at all levels of the planning profession.
The Master of Urban & Regional Planning program consists of 48 credits.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$26388 (USD 26388)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	$13140 (USD 13140)
Total Cost	$13140 (USD 13140)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

53 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

105 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

305 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
Writing sample: All international applicants including those from English-speaking countries need to submit a writing sample along with their graduate application. The writing sample should demonstrate the ability to analyze information and display communication skills at the graduate level.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Urban and Regional Planner
Cartographer
Civil Engineer
Landscape Architect
Surveyor

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Deutschland Stipendium Program	Scholarship per student$ 4,363/Yr$4,363	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 800/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details