About the course

Wayne State's Master of Urban Planning is a professionally-oriented degree that focuses on the preparation of planners who will be employed primarily by local governments, planning consultants and community-based organizations. The degree is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board.

　　Students have the opportunity to specialize in Housing and Community Development, Urban Economic Development, or Managing Metropolitan Growth. Through course projects and internships, students are able to gain structured practical experience. Student projects conducted as capstone courses have been recognized for excellence by the Michigan Society of Planning. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for an Urban Planner in 2020 was 74,410. This number draws on data for both beginning and longer-term planners. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Semester(s)Fees: US$76,598

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Detroit
Spring (May), 2024	Detroit
Summer (June), 2024	Detroit
Fall (August), 2024	Detroit
Winter (January), 2025	Detroit
Spring (May), 2025	Detroit
Summer (June), 2025	Detroit
Fall (August), 2025	Detroit
Winter (January), 2026	Detroit
Spring (May), 2026	Detroit
Summer (June), 2026	Detroit

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Wayne State University

Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited U.S. university or an equivalent institution abroad, minimum 3.0 undergraduate honor grade point average for the last two years of undergraduate course work, written statement of 1-2 pages explaining interest in urban planning and how the degree will serve professional aims, and two letters of recommendation. TOEFL - 79 internet-based (IBTT), 550 paper-based (PBTT). IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　501st / 1250

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