About University of Michigan
The University of Michigan’s Urban and Regional Planning program builds knowledge, develops capabilities, and imagines possibilities that help communities flourish. Five core values guide our work: justice-driven, environmentally minded, future-focused, co-creative, and action-oriented.
Our faculty and students bring expertise from across the planning field. We draw on the University of Michigan’s exceptional resources, cultivate strong relationships throughout our region and around the world, and engage a thriving alumni network of change-makers.
We offer the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology, and Master of Urban Technology, along with graduate certificates and minors in Real Estate Development and other areas of interest.
Points of Distinction
Dual degree programs with other U-M graduate programs such as public policy, business, environment and sustainability, and more.
Graduate Certificate and Minor in Real Estate Development and a Graduate Certificate in Healthy Cities.
Other top reasons to study Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan:
A world-class university with unmatched resources
An unbeatable location connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit
Cutting-edge integration of planning and urban technology
Hands-on, project-based learning
A flexible curriculum tailored to your goals
Degrees & Programs
| Degree Name | Master of Urban and Regional Planning |
| Accreditation: | yes |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| Minimum TOEFL | 95 |
| Minimum IELTS | 7.0 |
| In-state tuition per year |
$40,764
2026-2027 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year |
$59,636
2026-2027 |
| Degree Name | Master of Urban Technology |
| Accreditation: | no |
| Minimum GPA | 3.0 |
| In-state tuition per year |
$42,746
2027 -2028 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year |
$65,318
2027-2028 |
| Application deadline |
2026-12-15
December 15 is the deadline for Early Action and for priority consideration of scholarship; Deadlines for Regulation Decision are Feb.15 and April 15. |
| Financial aid and scholarship deadline | 2026-12-15 |
| Degree Name | Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology |
| Accreditation: | no |
| In-state tuition per year |
$18,782
2026-2027 |
| Out-of-state tuition per year |
$66,990
2026-2027 |
Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Ann Arbor Michigan
Administrative Email
TaubmanCollegeAdmissions@umich.eduAddress
2000 Bonisteel BlvdAnn Arbor, Michigan 48109-2069
Department Phone
734-764-1300Faculty Members
María Arquero de Alarcón
Robert Goodspeed
