Overview

The Master in Urban Planning at The City University of New York's purpose is to train planners who, like their counterparts throughout the nation, have general expertise in planning theory and methods, an understanding of urban structure, specialized knowledge of a chosen planning concentration, and the skills and intellectual maturity to operate in the professional arena.

Curriculum

The core curriculum (21 credits) provides basic training in planning. It has a dual purpose: to place planning in its societal and theoretical context and to teach the skills of the profession. The area of concentration (12 credits) allows for in-depth training in a specific subfield of general planning practice. The studio (6 credits) provides experience in applied planning. Unrestricted electives (12 credits) allow for the exploration of a range of planning topics in elective courses and through independent research.

Areas of Concentration

The graduate program offers the following areas of concentration: Community Planning and Advocacy (including Human Services), Sustainability and the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure, Housing and the Built Environment (including Urban Design and Historic Preservation), Economic Development, and General Practice. Each concentration is designed to give students a working knowledge of specific foci within the field of planning.

To fulfill the concentration requirement, students select four courses related to the concentration in consultation with their adviser, from the suggested list. Students with special interests may create their own concentration. In developing their programs, students may combine Hunter courses with the resources of the larger City University community or other approved institutions. Some individually tailored specializations may include Education Planning and Policy, Immigration and Global Change, and Urban Information Systems.

Accreditation

The Hunter College graduate program in urban planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB), which is the national accrediting body of urban planning degree programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Citizen Participation in Planning and Development
Politics of Education
Governing the City
Cities and Health
Environmental Planning
Site Planning Workshop

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Traditionally, most applicants come from the social sciences (economics, geography, sociology, political science, and urban and American studies), engineering, and architecture. English majors and students of religion, art history, and business have also enrolled.
While many students enter Hunter directly from undergraduate study, a large percentage have spent time away from school and return to develop their knowledge and expertise or to prepare for a new career.
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Hunter graduate programs, except for the Graduate Record Examination, which is not required.
The program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 (although the program may recommend admission to students with lower GPAs when their GRE scores, documentation of professional experience in the field, or graduate-level academic work document adequate preparation to successfully pursue the degree).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15105 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15105 USD / year

≈ 15105 USD / year
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In-State

8303 USD / year

≈ 8303 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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