University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Planning at Illinois is one of the leading planning programs in the U.S., and one of the few to offer degrees degrees spanning all levels of study—undergraduate, masters, and doctoral. We are an intellectually exciting, creative, and forward-thinking community of students, scholars, and planning practitioners. With our strong emphasis on personal connection and individual attention, we combine the leading-edge resources of a world-class university with the approachability of a small and welcoming community. We prepare excellent practitioners and develop new ideas to support just, sustainable urban environments.

Points of Distinction

We have been teaching planning for more than 100 years. Our students get the best of both worlds: The one-on-one interactions of a small department, and access to one of the U.S.'s premier public universities. Undergraduates benefit from access to an unusually large curriculum and a "4+1," option including a Master of Urban Planning degree. Our small and selective graduate program allows students to combine multiple planning specializations in job-friendly ways. Across programs and specializations, our students benefit from a curriculum built around specializations in international planning and social justice.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum GRE	N/A
Minimum TOEFL	103
Minimum IELTS	7.5
Year this program started	1946
In-state tuition per year	$15,202
Out-of-state tuition per year	$31,506
Application deadline	January 15
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	December 15
Students in program	38
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	4:1

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	BA in Urban Studies and Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum ACT	Optional
Minimum SAT	Optional
In-state tuition per year	$14,330
Out-of-state tuition per year	$33,460
Application deadline	January 5
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	January 5
Students in program	111
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	7.4:1