About Northeastern University

The Master of Science in Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP) trains leaders interested in building just and sustainable solutions to today’s critical urban problems. The program combines the expertise in urban planning, policy analysis, and data analytics from the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs with expertise in physical planning, design, and data visualization from the School of Architecture.

Points of Distinction

Students specialize in one of four concentrations — urban analytics, urban sustainability and resilience, urban design and physical planning, and urban development policy and planning. They can also gain valuable work experience through Northeastern University's signature co-op program.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name MS in Urban Planning and Policy Program
Minimum GPA N/A
Minimum GRE GRE is not required
Minimum TOEFL N/A
Minimum IELTS N/A
Year this program started 2019
In-state tuition per year 2024-2025: $1,397 per credit
Out-of-state tuition per year 2024-2025: $1,397 per credit
Application deadline Rolling
Financial aid and scholarship deadline Rolling
Students in program 32
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio 5.55
Bachelor's Degree
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School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Boston Massachusetts

Address

310 Renaissance Park
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115

Department Email

g.shatkin@northeastern.edu

Department Phone

(617) 373-8900
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Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Faculty Members

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Serena Alexander

Associate Professor of Public Policy and Environment

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Kaitlyn Noli

Assistant Professor

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Sara Carr

Assistant Professor College of Arts Media & Design

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Joan Fitzgerald

Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

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Michelle Laboy

Associate Professor

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Theodore Landsmark

Distinguished Professor, Public Policy and Urban Affairs

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Tim Love

Associate Professor of Architecture

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Cara Michell

Assistant Professor of Race & Social Justice

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Dietmar Offenhuber

Associate Professor, Public Policy and Urban Affairs

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Gavin Shatkin

Director, MS Urban Planning and Policy Program

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Lily Song

Assistant Professor of Race and Social Justice

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Lizzie Yarina

Assistant Professor

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Moira Zellner

Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs

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