Overview

Key facts

During the course of their study, City Planning students at Boston University can specialize in an array of complex issues and policy areas that include: environmental sustainability, land use, housing, and community development; infrastructure planning; public finance, transportation planning; energy, climate, and urban design. The MCP is a professional graduate degree intended for those pursuing careers in planning-related fields, and can be completed within three semesters of full-time study.

Learning Outcomes

Understand and apply knowledge of the history and theory of urban and regional development, the structure and functions of urban systems, local and national policy-making processes, and the role of planning to create sustainable outcomes.

Explain and assess the economic, environmental, political, social, and equity issues inherent in policy work and planning practice.

Apply quantitative and qualitative research skills to theory-building, data-gathering and analysis, and planning and policy-making processes.

Create relevant policy and planning solutions that incorporate the diverse perspectives of various stakeholders, including those of minority and disadvantaged communities.

Mediate and communicate effectively in public (community) and policy settings.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History, Theory, and Planning Practice

Mixed Research Methods

Urban Economics

Planning and the Development Process

Urban Studies Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Start date fall : October 29,(online), deadline: 1 oct
Start date summer online: july 2 , deadline: june 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Public Administration Urban Planning View 618 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Boston University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

National

A completed Application for Graduate Admission

Three letters of recommendation

A personal statement

A current résumé

Transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended.

A nonrefundable application fee ($85 for masters degree application

International

International Student Data Form

Authorized financial statement from a bank (original, shown in U.S. dollars)

Copy of current I-20 and I-94, both sides (if applicable)

Letter of financial support from a sponsor (firm, government, parents, etc.)

Notarized English translations of all documents not in English

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
National

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

66670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66670 USD per year during 12 months.

Courses Numbered 100–599: $550 per credit for 1–12 creditsCourses Numbered 600–999: $975 per credit for 1–11.5 credits

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for City Planning.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About