University of Kansas

About University of Kansas

We are a two-year master’s degree program with other options for an accelerated masters and an undergraduate minor. We have a long history of training planners for successful, rewarding careers. Our dedicated professors and instructors, engaged students, and Jayhawk alumni network make us confident you will have an empowering experience. We will prepare you to strengthen communities and inspire hope. You will learn how to solve problems related to people and nature living with one another. Our degree program will prepare you for flexible careers in sustainability, transportation, housing, community building, environmental conservation, governance, non-profits, advocacy, and what's next.

Points of Distinction

- Uniquely able to prepare planners to be directors and leaders. Located in the School of Public Affairs and Administration which is #1 in Local Government Management by U.S. News & World Report since 1998 and #11 in Public Management and Leadership. - Full-time, in-person master’s degree students form strong friendships and networks. - Assistance landing paid internships. - Students develop qualities essential to being effective, healthy planners, such as creativity, judgment, integrity, initiative, and the ability to work amicably and compassionately. - Be a generalist planner and specialist in Housing and Development, Sustainable Land Use, or Transportation planning.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	Master of Urban Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	Bachelor's degree or higher
Minimum GRE	Not required
Minimum TOEFL	https://gradapply.ku.edu/english-requirements
Minimum IELTS	https://gradapply.ku.edu/english-requirements
Year this program started	1974
In-state tuition per year	$8,836 tuition and fees (2023-24)
Out-of-state tuition per year	$19,518 tuition and fees (2023-24)
Application deadline	Domestic - Fall Admission: July 1 - Spring: December 1 - Summer: May 1| International - Fall: May 1 -Spring: November 1
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	There are a limited number of scholarships so apply as soon as possible. A helpful financial resource is the https://graduate.ku.edu/funding .
Students in program	15 to 25
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	5:1

Bachelor's Degree