We are the University of Illinois’s home for the study of public policy and contemporary urban challenges. We are CUPPA.
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Research productivity
Our Public Administration department faculty’s research productivity ranked #5 nationally. -
National leader
We are one of the nation’s largest graduate programs in urban planning. -
Accredited Masters programs
Our MPA and MUPP programs have been accredited every year for over four decades -
Research value
Our nine research centers generate over $5 million per year in external funds.
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CUPPA’s top ranked accredited academic departments feature over 500 students studying a broad scope of undergraduate degrees along side two professional accredited graduate programs in Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy.
CUPPA News and Events
Sep
14
The Public Infrastructure of Work & Play; UIC's 2017 Urban Forum
Thursday
, 8:00 am
- 2:00 pm
Illinois Rooms at UIC’s Student Center East
Jul
17
IRRPP Summer Education Workshop: Advancing Racial Justice in Schools
Monday
, 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm
UIC
Aug
22
CUPPA Alumni Association August Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday
, 6:00 pm
- 7:30 pm
110 CUPPAH
Sep
16
See Where the Campus Meets the City. CUPPA Open House - Part of UIC's Open House Celebration!
Saturday
, 10:00 am
- 2:00 pm
232 CUPPAH