Welcome to Urban Planning and Policy

In one of the world's great cities, Urban Planning & Policy (UPP) at UIC has led the way in preparing students for careers for over 40 years. Grounded in social equity and sustainability, we teach students to use innovative concepts and technology to address urban issues.

UIC planning students take all classes in Chicago, study in Chicago, and live and breathe in Chicago.  Where better to learn the art of planning great cities than in the city of Daniel Burnham?

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Degrees and Concentrations

Degrees Concentrations / Specializations
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies Minors in Geographic Information Systems, Sustainable Cities, Urban Studies
Master of Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP) Economic Development, Community Development, Spatial Planning, Urban Transportation, Environmental Planning & Policy
Master of Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP)/Master of Public Health (MPH) Dual Degree Program Community Health Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Policy and Administration
Master of City Design (MCD)
PhD in Urban Planning and Policy Globalization & International Planning, Economic Development, Community Development, Spatial Planning & Design, Urban Transportation, Environmental Planning & Policy, Environmental Planning
Geospatial Analysis and Visualization (GSAV) Certificate
Public Transit Planning & Management (PTPM) Certificate
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UIC’s Master of Urban Planning and Policy program is the only accredited planning program in the Chicagoland region by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). According to the PAB, accreditation is a system for recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity and quality. Accreditation ensures high quality education for future urban planners.

We are also proud members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) and the American Planning Association (APA).

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