Masters in Urban & Regional Planning

Foreign transcript evaluation services: All foreign transcripts/documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. We also require a course-by-course evaluation, from a foreign transcript evaluation service, to determine your U.S. equivalent GPA utilizing our 4.0 grading scale. The credential evaluation must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions.

Two letters of recommendation minimum are required, one of which must be from an instructor familiar with the applicant's academic performance and potential. If you have been out of school for a while and can no longer get a letter from an instructor, you can provide letters from professional references. These, however, should focus on those skills that are likely to translate to your success in graduate school. Ask your references to comment, for example, on your analytical abilities, your communications skills, and your ability to understand complex concepts. In all cases, letters that discuss your qualifications in specific detail are much more helpful than those that include more generic assessments. Letters should be addressed to the MURP Admissions Committee.

Resume (aka curriculum vitae) that indicates relevant professional experience.

Letter of intent (aka statement of purpose) clearly describing your academic and (if relevant) professional background, as well as articulating your interest in the field of planning. Applicants should express the specific academic goals they would like to pursue within the planning program. We understand your career goals might change during your studies, but we want to ensure that your current goals and interests will be well-served by the MURP program. The letter of intent should generally be between 1-2 pages long.

1- TOEFL/IELTS 2- GRE

Writing sample: All international applicants—including those from English-speaking countries—need to submit a writing sample along with their graduate application. The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to analyze information and display your communication skills at the graduate level.