University of Illinois Chicago

About University of Illinois Chicago

The Department of Urban Planning & Policy (UPP) at UIC has led the way in preparing students for planning careers for over 50 years. We teach students to use innovative concepts and technology to address urban issues. Housed in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, just minutes from downtown Chicago, UPP plays a key role in advancing the university’s commitment to urban research and advocacy. Our diverse student body and faculty of esteemed researcher-practitioners provide students with what they need to tackle the unique challenges of cities in the 21st century.

Points of Distinction

Only planning program in the Chicagoland region accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). Third planning program in the Midwest by Planetizen. CUPPA was ranked #5 in Urban Policy by US News and World Report.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Masters of Urban Planning and Policy
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	3.0
Minimum TOEFL	550 (paper-based) TOEFL iBT 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20 and Writing 21
Minimum IELTS	6.5, with 6.0 in each of the four subscores
Year this program started	1973
In-state tuition per year	$25,980
Out-of-state tuition per year	$46,014
Application deadline	Domestic Nov 1 (Spring) May 15(Fall) International Sep 1 (Spring) April 1 (Fall)
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	Jan 15
Students in program	150
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	15:1

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	BA in Urban Studies
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No
Minimum GPA	2.5/4
Minimum ACT	24
Minimum SAT	1170
In-state tuition per year	$8,387
Out-of-state tuition per year	$16,160
Application deadline	1st year, March 1 Transfer, April 1 (Fall) Oct 16 (Spring)
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	Nov 1
Students in program	100
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	10:1