Transportation policy and planning. This concentration focuses on developing a broad and multidimensional understanding of the historical, spatial, economic, social and environmental factors that influence transportation issues. Although the programme focuses on domestic urban transport policy, all aspects of transport policy are covered. Students applying to the program from high school (first year) or transferring from another institution must access the online student application system. Students can be admitted to the fall and spring semesters. However, students applying for the fall semester will be encouraged to submit their applications by December 15 to be considered for the best scholarships. Since the admission test process does not include an interview, the documents submitted must clearly and completely represent the students` qualifications. Applicants can check the data and status of the online application approximately 10-15 days after submitting their application. The Rackham Admissions Office sends each applicant an email containing the University of Michigan Identification Number (UMID). You will need to use a username and password to confirm certain personal information before you can view the status of your application. Admissions staff will keep all applications received, but please allow sufficient time for processing before contacting the office.
This program consists of 36 courses, 12-18 in urban planning and 18-24 in management. A maximum of six courses (24 credits) are part of the standard requirements for both degrees. The MURP curriculum inspires, educates, and supports innovative and ethical planning leaders to advance urban and regional planning for the common good in a diverse world. In no more than 500 words, discuss how you plan to use your academic background from the MURP degree program and your commitment to communities to have a broader impact on society`s major urban planning challenges. This is an important part of your application. Explain how you made the decision to pursue a master`s degree in urban and regional planning, what you plan to do during your studies, and how you plan to use your graduate studies in planning. There are no length requirements. The typical length is two double-spaced pages.
See tips for your letter of intent. Urban and Regional Planning is a full-time degree program. Students must enroll in at least 12 units per term. From admission to the master`s program, the normal time to degree award is six terms (12 course credits per term). Surface rate requirement. Each concentration area has a five-course requirement, and this is in addition to an urbanization course that is part of the core course requirement. Students must complete at least 72 credits (18 courses). Students must enroll in at least 12 units per term and complete the program in two years. At least 13 courses must be graduate courses (all courses in the 200 series, with the exception of a maximum of four courses or 16 credits in the 500 series) in urban planning or a related field. A course (four units) of urban planning 496 can be applied to the degree. The University of Minnesota and the Humphrey School require international applicants to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or MELAB exam results to assess their English proficiency.
Minimum Score: For admission purposes, you may be exempt from the TOEFL requirement. Please note, however, that if you wish to be considered for departmental funding, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in oral English via TOEFL or IELTS exams before arriving on campus. This is an important part of your application. Explain how you made the decision to do a PhD in Urban and Land Use Planning, what you plan to do during your studies, and how you would like to use your doctoral training in Urban Planning. In particular, discuss the intellectual and policy challenges you plan to address in your PhD, describe the methodological skills you wish to pursue, and briefly note the preliminary research topics for the theses. (Typical length is 2 to 4 pages.) Step 2: AFTER an offer of admission, submit your official transcript. Admitted students must provide the Rackham Graduate School with an official transcript/transcript (front and back) issued by the Registrar or records office for each bachelor`s, master`s, professional degree or doctorate obtained. For more information, see Transcripts. Students who have met the normal two-year residency requirements (not to be confused with the university`s official residency requirements) but still have deficiencies will be granted an additional year longer to meet all remaining requirements (thesis, comprehensive examination, removal of incomplete pending grades). An extension of the higher period may be requested upon written request to the Ministry.