The University of Arizona

About The University of Arizona

Ready to be a changemaker in your community? Well-planned cities and regions are the key to confronting many of the most critical economic, environmental, and social challenges facing the U.S. and the world today. Join us in Tucson, Arizona where you'll learn from our accessible, award winning urban planning faculty and benefit from small class sizes, hands on community-engaged learning, and a supportive network of engaged local planning professionals. Whatever your background, an MSUP from the University of Arizona prepares you for an impactful career helping shape more resilient futures for cities and communities across the U.S.

Points of Distinction

Students select major and minor concentrations in Environmental Planning, Transportation Planning, Real Estate & Urban Development, or Heritage Conservation. Several dual degrees are available, including with our Master's of Real Estate Development. Students from 16 states covered under the Western Region Graduate Program (WRGP) are eligible for in-state tuition rates. These include California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The University of Arizona is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Many Returned Peace Corps Volunteers have gone through our MSUP program with Coverdell Fellowships. On top of all that, Tucson is a great place to live!

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Science in Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	N/A
Year this program started	1961
In-state tuition per year	$17,738 (most students receive financial support)
Out-of-state tuition per year	$36,992 (students from 16 western WRGP states eligible for in-state tuition; most students receive financial support)
Application deadline	January 16 (for full consideration of financial support), February 19, and March 15
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	January 16
Students in program	30

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Bachelors of Science in Sustainable Built Environments
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No