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Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (Dual Degree)

Tufts University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Massachusetts, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (Dual Degree) at Tufts University is a MA programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (Dual Degree) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Medford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (Dual Degree) programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Public Policy and Planning
  2. Cities in Space, Place and Time
  3. Quantitative Reasoning for Policy and Planning
  4. Fundamentals in Agriculture
  5. Housing Policy
  6. Urban Policy and Planning
  7. Corporate Management of Environmental Issues
  8. Community Economic Development
  9. Environmental Ethics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The applicant must submit the following documents:

  • Application Fee - The application fee of $75 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
  • Academic Records 
  • Letters of Recommendation 
  • Personal Statement 
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae 
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - We suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
  • Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
  • Additional Requirements - Students wishing to pursue a dual degree must submit a separate application for each school and check the dual degree option where appropriate.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 35,980 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Tufts University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Tufts University

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Tufts University

Massachusetts, United States

private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months