University of Colorado Denver

About University of Colorado Denver

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) Program at CU Denver is one of the top planning programs in the US. Our fully accredited program uses Colorado as its classroom to provide real-world, experiential learning opportunities and interact with practitioners and the community. Successful city-building requires expertise, breadth, interdisciplinary understanding, and creativity. Our program looks beyond traditional professional silos and centers on issues at the forefront of planning practice. Our three program Pillars—Healthy Communities, Equitable Urbanism, and Regional Sustainability—form the basis of our research, instruction, and community outreach. We seek diverse students who share our passion for social justice.

Points of Distinction

*Concentrations are not required: students tailor our self-directed elective curriculum to meet their passions. *World-class faculty include highly respected researchers and award-winning practitioners. All our faculty make teaching a top priority. *Downtown Denver's location, near City Hall and State Capitol, provides endless learning and networking opportunities, numerous housing and transportation options, and access to plentiful planning jobs, allowing students and graduates to easily find planning internships and jobs. *Planning studios in international locations, mountain towns, and Denver. *10 dual degrees with programs on Denver and Boulder campuses. *Part-time options with August and December start dates.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	Not required
Minimum TOEFL	79
Minimum IELTS	6.5
Year this program started	1972
In-state tuition per year	$15,298
Out-of-state tuition per year	$37,870
Application deadline	January 15th, 2025 for Fall 2025, October 15th for Spring 2025
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	January 31st for Fall 2025 scholarships, October 31st for Spring 2025 scholarships
Students in program	77 (as of Spring 2024)
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	9.63

Bachelor's Degree
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No