University of Wisconsin-Madison

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture offers five degree programs and two certificates: 1) an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture; 2) the BS/BA in Landscape and Urban Studies; 3) a research-focused MS in Landscape Architecture; 4) an accredited MS in Urban and Regional Planning; 5) a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning; 6) an undergraduate certificate in the Integrative Design of the Built and Natural Environments; and 7) a graduate certificate in Planning and Design Technologies. UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty engage in a world-class education while solving real-world problems, with public service—"the Wisconsin Idea"—as our guiding principle.

Points of Distinction

Students in the accredited MS in Urban and Regional Planning program can create their own planning concentration.

Degrees & Programs

Master's Degree
Degree Name	MS Urban and Regional Planning
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	Yes
Minimum GPA	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Minimum GRE	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Minimum TOEFL	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Minimum IELTS	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Year this program started	1962
In-state tuition per year	https://dpla.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ms-urban-and-regional-planning/ms-urpl-public-information/
Out-of-state tuition per year	https://dpla.wisc.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ms-urban-and-regional-planning/ms-urpl-public-information/
Application deadline	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/planning-landscape-architecture/urban-regional-planning-ms/
Students in program	32
Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio	7.13

Bachelor's Degree
Degree Name	Landscape and Urban Studies
Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board:	No
Minimum GPA	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
Minimum ACT	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
Minimum SAT	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
In-state tuition per year	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
Out-of-state tuition per year	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
Application deadline	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/
Financial aid and scholarship deadline	https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/letters-science/planning-landscape-architecture/landscape-urban-studies-ba/