About University of Toronto

We believe at the heart of planning lies a commitment to humane city-regions, healthy environments and social well-being for everyone (especially, for those who have been historically marginalized through traditional development practices); we strive to foster places that are livable, equitable, and sustainable. The Planning Program offers a fully accredited Master’s degree to suit the needs of students intent on working as planners or pursuing doctoral studies in planning or related fields.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name M.S.C. in Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: Yes
Minimum GPA 3.3 or B+ in Final Year
Minimum TOEFL Overall score 93. Writing/speaking 22
Minimum IELTS Min. required 7, with at least 6.5 in each component
In-state tuition per year $12, 083.96 (tuition + incidentals)
Out-of-state tuition per year $40, 202.24 (tuition + incidentals)
Application deadline January 10, 2025
Financial aid and scholarship deadline Students automatically considered for Year 1, External Scholarship deadline for OGS (April 2025, date tba) and SSHRC (Dec 2024 date tba)
Students in program 68
Bachelor's Degree
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Department of Geography/Program in Planning

Geography and Planning
Toronto Ontario

Address

Room 5053, Sidney Smith Hall 100 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G3

Department Email

planning.geoplan@utoronto.ca

Department Phone

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Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Faculty Members

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Kanishka Goonewardena

Professor

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Paul Hess

Professor

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Katharine Rankin

Professor

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Ty Redden

Assistant Professor

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Matti Siemiatycki

Associate Professor

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Nidhi Subramanyam

Assistant Professor

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Michael Widener

Professor & Chair

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Karen Chapple

Professor/Director of the School of Cities

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Kayleigh Swanson

Assistant Professor

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