Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban and Environmental Planning in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
UVA's Urban and Environmental Planning graduate program focuses on promoting sustainability via teamwork in planning and active community involvement. Our sustainability approach stems from the belief that human communities and quality of life are fundamentally connected to ecosystems and planetary environmental wellbeing. Yet we equally prioritize fairness and justice within our sustainability framework, acknowledging planning's crucial role in creating equitable urban spaces and natural surroundings. As a professional qualification, the MUEP equips students with theoretical knowledge, analytical capabilities, technical expertise, and practical experience to become principled, competent leaders. Our diverse student body represents various academic fields such as social sciences, engineering, design, and humanities. Planning offers extensive professional possibilities to transform your passions into rewarding careers. To guide your academic path, specialization choices, and professional future, we provide personalized faculty mentoring alongside standard academic advising. This program holds accreditation from the Planning Accreditation Board, supported by both the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. MUEP graduates qualify for AICP certification after completing two years of professional planning work.
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning requires two years of study and completion of at least 51 credits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and must be submitted as part of your application.
The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant's pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.
Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.
MASTER OF URBAN + ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING applicants
Describe why you are interested in planning as a professional field and explain how UVA School of Architecture will help you meet your goals. Include any work, volunteer, or internship experiences that have prepared you for this field of study as well as your research interests and career aspirations.
NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES
TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250
TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90
IELTS: 7.0 overall band score
PBT - 600
Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.
References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.
The School of Architecture recognizes that each applicant's pursuit of their desired program, and UVA School of Architecture, stems from their own unique interests. Use the statement of intent to describe your interest in the field to which you are applying and how UVA School of Architecture can distinctively help you reach your goals.
Your statement of intent will be evaluated on the strength of evidence you provide to support your interest in the professional field and UVA School of Architecture. Each statement of intent must be limited to 500 words.
MASTER OF URBAN + ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING applicants
Describe why you are interested in planning as a professional field and explain how UVA School of Architecture will help you meet your goals. Include any work, volunteer, or internship experiences that have prepared you for this field of study as well as your research interests and career aspirations.
NOTE: MINIMUM SCORES
TOEFL (computer-based exam): 250
TOEFL (internet-based exam): 90
IELTS: 7.0 overall band score
PBT - 600
Academic and professional perspectives from other people who know you well are an important component of understanding your strengths, interests, abilities, interpersonal skills, and your vision for your future. Three (3) recommendations are required, at least 2 of which should be from former professors if you have received your undergraduate degree (or graduate if applicable) within the last five years. References from current or former employers are also encouraged.
References will be evaluated on how well your recommenders know you and how their assessment of you indicates the potential for success at UVA School of Architecture. Give careful consideration to the people that you ask to advocate for you through your recommendations. Diverse viewpoints from 3 different people are preferable to similar perspectives from your recommenders.
Tuition
USD
35,660