Overview

Individuals from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, including social sciences, business, architecture, applied arts, engineering, humanities, design, geography, and urban and environmental studies, are encouraged to apply.

Learning outcomes

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree program at Florida Atlantic University is designed to educate future planners, practitioners and decision makers dedicated to the improvement of urban regions.

The research, teaching, and service activities of the School are guided by the recognition and use of multi-scalar systems and activities; the importance of involvement in a range of governance activities; exploitation of emerging technologies; collaborative engagement across disciplines; and the professional curriculum considerations articulated by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

History and Theory of Planning

Urban Governance
Sustainable Cities
Legal Aspects of Planning
Planning Methods
Planning Urban Services
Managing GIS Projects .
GIS Applications in Planning
Seminar in Urban Planning
Environmental Planning and Society
Environmental Analysis in Planning
Environmental Policy and Programs

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Landscape Architecture Environmental Sciences View 127 other Masters in Landscape Architecture 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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Other requirements

General requirements

It is strongly recommended that students apply to the advanced standing program prior to their senior year of study. Applicants must have no academic deficiencies at the time of application.
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate FAU GPA of 3.25 in order to be admitted to the program. The GRE will be waived for students admitted to this program. Students will otherwise follow graduate application procedures, as well as departmental requirements, for admission to this program.
Students who meet the GPA requirement, provide a positive letter of support from a full-time School of Urban and Regional Planning faculty member, and provide a strong letter of intent will be eligible for admission.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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