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Master of City Planning [M.C.P] From University of California

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Master of City Planning [M.C.P]

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Social Studies,

Urban Studies

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

2 Students Applied

1 Students Admitted

Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy, and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service.
The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law, and urban economics.
The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
Students must complete 48 units of in-residence coursework or 36 units in concurrent/dual degree programs, successful completion of the core curriculum, Courses in at least one concentration area, a capstone project consisting of either a client report, a professional report, or a master's thesis.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake	Dec 1, 2023

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹507453 (USD 6122)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)
Total Cost	₹2991252 (USD 36087)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
Students hold an Advanced-Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or B or better (on a 4-point scale) for all coursework after the first two years of undergraduate study.
Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
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.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Optional: GRE.

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation 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 is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying (SOP, 3 pages, double-spaced).
Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying (PHS, 1-2 pages, double-spaced).
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Portfolio: Upload a digital portfolio to the Supporting Materials section. The portfolio may contain 12 pages total (8- ½"x11" format, 2-page spread = 2 pages) of urban design-related content.
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

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1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 66,312/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 16.6 L/Yr$20,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
FormSwift Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details