Graduate

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Discover CUPPA's graduate degree programs

Welcome, prospective graduate students!

At the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), our staff and faculty are here to help you match your hopes for the future with the skills to make real change possible. We teach students to first understand the needs and strengths of communities and then work together to improve them. In Chicago and around the world, we strive to create just, resilient, and livable communities.