Master of Urban and Regional Planning/Master of Urban Design

The MURP / MUD Dual Degree is an advanced course of study in the programs of Architecture and Urban and Regional Planning. Spanning traditional disciplinary boundaries, the degree fosters experimental design and planning approaches in the study of contemporary urban phenomena. During their studies, students gain a broad range of skills, and courses integrate real estate and public finance, urban governance, design culture, environmental stewardship, and the humanities. Building on those areas of inquiry, the design studio sequence curates the development of analytical, projective and speculative design work addressing complex urban dynamics, globally. The MURP/MUD Dual Degree combines the two-year/48 credit hour (4 terms) MURP professional degree with the three semester /45 credit hour (3 terms) MUD post-professional degree. The resulting 5-term program of study, includes 78 credits, with 15 double counted credit hours. Graduates with the dual degree are highly qualified professionals who pursue careers in academia, at a wide range of private and public agencies and in non-profit organizations.





The MURP/MUD Dual Degree combines the two-year/48 credit hour (4 terms) MURP professional degree with the three semester /45 credit hour (3 terms) MUD post-professional degree. The resulting 5-term program of study, includes 78 credits, with 15 double counted credit hours. Graduates with the dual degree are highly qualified professionals who pursue careers in academia, at a wide range of private and public agencies and in non-profit organizations.

Applicants complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.

Rackham English Proficiency Requirements:

IBT TOEFL - 84;

Paper/Pencil TOEFL and TWE - 560;

Revised Paper Delivered Test - An overall score is not provided for this test. Minimum section scores: Reading = 23; Listening = 23; Writing = 21;

MELAB - 80;

IELTS - 6.5;

ECPE - certificate of proficiency