Master of Urban and Environmental Planning

The graduate program in Urban plus Environmental Planning at UVA is committed to fostering sustainability through collaborative planning and community engagement. Our emphasis on sustainability is founded on the idea that human settlement and wellbeing are inherently intertwined with ecologies and global environmental health. However, equity and justice are also central to our concept of sustainability, and we recognize the role of planning in fostering equitable cities and environments. As a professional degree, MUEP students cultivate the theoretical insights, analytical skills, technical tools, and first-hand experience needed to become effective, ethical professionals who are prepared to lead. Our students come from a wide variety of academic backgrounds including but not limited to the social sciences, engineering, design, and liberal arts. Planning is a broad profession with many opportunities to parlay your interests into a meaningful and successful career. To help you decide the best approach to your degree, your specialization, and your future career, we support each student through faculty mentorship in addition to regular student advising. The Graduate Program in Urban and Environmental Planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, sponsored jointly by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Students graduating with an MUEP can attain their AICP certification after two years of planning employment.

The Master of Urban plus Environmental Planning is a 2-year graduate degree with a minimum of 51 credits.

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\u2019s 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.