About San José State University

As one of the most transformative universities in the nation, San José State is ready for big change. As part of Transformation 2030, SJSU's strategic plan, the campus community is dedicated to realizing the university's potential as a nationally prominent urban public university. San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study. With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,300 employees, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California.

Points of Distinction

SJSU’s Masters of Urban Planning is one of only two accredited masters programs in Northern California. Founded in 1970, our program has thousands of alumnae working in planning across a variety of sub-disciplines including transportation, land-use, community and economic development, and environmental planning. Our program is highly flexible and aimed at serving working students throughout the Bay Area. We offer seven advanced graduate certificates in conjunction with our MUP, allowing students to further specialize in fields such as GIS, real estate development, and affordable housing finance, among others.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name Master of Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: Yes
Minimum GPA 2.5
Minimum GRE None
Minimum TOEFL 80
Minimum IELTS 6.5
Year this program started 1970
In-state tuition per year Part time (1-6 units) $3,207/semester or $6,414/year Full time (6.1 or more units) $4713/semester or $9,426/year
Out-of-state tuition per year part time (1-6 units) $3,207/semester or $6,414/year full time (6.1 or more units) $4713/semester or $9,426/year PLUS $396 per unit.
Application deadline Fall Admissions: April 1 (international students), July 1 (domestic students): Spring Admissions: October 1 (international students), December 1 (domestic students).
Financial aid and scholarship deadline Same
Students in program 90
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio 10:1
Bachelor's Degree
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Department of Urban and Regional Planning

College of Social Sciences
San Jose California

Address

1 Washington Sq
San Jose, California 95192-1000

Department Email

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Department Phone

408-924-5881
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Last Updated: October 9, 2025

Faculty Members

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Asha Weinstein Agrawal

Professor

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Gordon Douglas

Associate Professor

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T. Lester

Professor and Acting Chair

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Shishir Mathur

Professor

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Hilary Nixon

Deputy Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

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Ahoura Zandiatashbar

Associate Professor

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Sophie Kelmenson

Assistant Professor

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Marcel Moran

Assistant Professor

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