229 Master's in Urban Planning in North America

Students in the Urban and Regional Planning program of University of Central Florida will receive an interdisciplinary, holistic educational experience emphasizing sustainability and socially responsible planning.

The Urban Innovation programme at the University of Toronto is a professional master degree designed for future leaders in economic development. This 20-month, full-time course focuses on creating sustainable, liveable city-regions. Students gain expertise in public policy and management through a public study mode.

The Architecture and Community Planning degree from University of Maryland combines course work from the Architecture and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Architecture and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately.

The Planning programme at the University of British Columbia is an intensive, two-year professional course delivered in person at the Vancouver campus. This master level study mode focuses on transforming knowledge into action through community partnerships, preparing students for influential roles in regional development.

The Urban Systems programme at the University of British Columbia is a professional Master degree designed for infrastructure leaders. This public study mode course lasts 12 to 24 months, merging advanced engineering with business strategy to help students build resilient, sustainable cities for the future.

Consistently ranked a top 20 program by U.S. News & World Report, this Public Administration - Urban Management MPA program from Arizona State University prepares you to be an agile results-driven leader serving the public good through real-world experience in urban management. It also prepares you to rethink and reimagine how policy shapes city managerial decisions.

The Urbanism Concentration in the Master of Architecture Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign provides students with the opportunity to develop an in depth understanding of the issues facing cities and urban residents in the 21st century.

The Landscape Architecture (dual degree) degree in regional planning (M.R.P.) and landscape architecture (M.L.A.) and is a professionally accredited degree intended for students with an interest in both planning and design issues, at Cornell University.

This Urban Planning - Accelerated Master's Program program from The University of Arizona prepares you for a career shaping more sustainable and resilient cities and regions across the globe. 

The Master in City Design program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. No better city than Chicago anywhere for learning urban design. The Master of City Design (MCD) program teaches how to plan for designing great cities given all the complexity shaping our increasingly urbanized planet. 

The Urban Educational Leadership programme at Southern Methodist University is a rigorous 12-month M.Ed. degree designed for aspiring school administrators. This full-time, cohort-based course prepares educators for leadership roles in diverse preK-12 settings through intensive field studies and expert instruction.

The dual degree in Community Planning and Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation from University of Maryland combines course work from the Community Planning and Health Equity programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Community Planning and Master of Health Equity at the same time.

The dual degree in Community Planning and Physical Activity from University of Maryland combines course work from the Community Planning and Physical Activity programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Community Planning and Master of Physical Activity at the same time

The Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability and Resilience at the University of Miami is designed for students interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills and hands-on practical engagement necessary for contributing to the urban challenges confronting cities on the front lines of climate change.

The graduate degree program in Transdisciplinary Sciences and Urbanism offered through the Texas Southern University (TSU) - College of Transdisciplinary Studies are for students who are interested in creating an individualized academic program with a strong education foundation, and with applied, experiential training that integrates valued workplace standards, experience, and past academic work

The Facilities Planning at Temple University will advance your knowledge and expertise in managing various architectural buildings and spaces.

The Community and Regional Planning and Public Health dual degree program is a collaborative effort between the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health and the University of Nebraska Lincoln. 

The City and Regional Planning-Land Use and Environmental Planning program of University of Pennsylvania requires completion of 19 course units, including course requirements from the core curriculum and one of six concentration areas. In addition, all students must complete a non-credit planning internship between the first and second years of study.

The Urban Development programme at Toronto Metropolitan University is a full-time Master of Planning course. It focuses on sustainable and inclusive design, integrating ecological and socio-cultural analysis. Students explore urban culture and nature through professional training at this leading Canadian institution.

The City and Regional Planning-Smart Cities  program of University of Pennsylvania requires completion of 19 course units, including course requirements from the core curriculum and one of six concentration areas. In addition, all students must complete a non-credit planning internship between the first and second years of study.