Overview

Master of Urban and Environmental Planning

The Urban and Environmental Planning program at University of Virginia balances core knowledge with personalized specialization to maximize the benefit of the degree.

The graduate program in Urban + Environmental Planning at UVA is committed to fostering sustainability through collaborative planning and community engagement. Our emphasis on sustainability is founded on the idea that human settlement and wellbeing are inherently intertwined with ecologies and global environmental health. However, equity and justice are also central to our concept of sustainability, and we recognize the role of planning in fostering equitable cities and environments.

As a professional degree, MUEP students cultivate the theoretical insights, analytical skills, technical tools, and first-hand experience needed to become effective, ethical professionals who are prepared to lead.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Planning Analytics
Sustainable Global Communities
Methods of Community Research and Engagement
Quantitative Methods of Planning Analysis
Land Use and Environmental Law
Planning Theory and Practice
Planning Capstone
Digital Technology for Planning and Design-GIS

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering Urban Planning View 225 other Masters in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial Transcript
Resume / Cv
Required + Optional Essays
Academic Statement Of Intent + Essay
Recommendations
Gre Scores / Toefl Or Ielts Scores / Duolingo English Test (Optional)
Portfolio (Architecture, Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Applicants)
Admission-based Scholarships
Direct Admit Applicants

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Tuition Fee

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International

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35660 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35660 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

22356 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22356 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Charlottesville

990 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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