Overview

The Urban Affairs and Public Policy program can be pursued full or part time. Students may choose one of the initial pre-defined areas of focus: urban and regional planning, housing and community development, health services policy, nonprofits and philanthropy, historic preservation, media and public policy, or, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, design a special area of focus.

The core integration of academics, public service, and research makes our program a leader in the field as well as a model for the combination of theory and practice. Students take courses and simultaneously engage in service and research for public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Learning outcomes

The Urban Affairs and Public Policy program at the University of Delaware is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented degree that focuses on analysis of the critical policy challenges of our times.

Our program prepares scholars to create useable knowledge to inform decision making, and to positively impact the quality of life in communities at all scales, from cities to nations.

Our doctoral students work alongside our faculty to create new knowledge that expands the possibilities for community enhancement and policy improvement across our nation and our world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Urban Affairs and Public Policy

Urban Society & Public Policy

Research Methods for Urban & Public Policy

Quantitative Analysis in Public & NP Sectors

Planning Theory & Urban Policy or Plan Sustainable Communities & Regions

Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Urban Planning View 136 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A nonrefundable application fee submitted with the application.

Applicants must list and upload unofficial transcripts of all post-high school academic work from all institutions attended.

Applicants must submit a Personal Statement or answer specific questions or essays as part of the application; a Resume

Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) admission test scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
Out-of-State

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year
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In-State

33480 USD / year

≈ 33480 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 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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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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