Program Overview
The Urban and Regional Planning (GIS) at University of Florida is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Regional Planning (GIS) 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 864 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning (GIS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Planning Theory and History
- Quantitative Data Analysis for Planners
- Urban Economy
- Land Use Planning Law
- Survey of Planning Information
- Urban Land Economics
- Planning Research Design
- Transportation Policy & Planning
- Planning Administration and Ethics
- Urban Planning Project Systems
- Customizing Planning Information Systems
- Spatial Analysis for Urban Planners
- Geospatial Urban Modeling and Visual Design
- Internet Geographic Internet Systems
- Terminal Project (Sustainability and GIS)
- Urban Planning Internship (GIS only)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be eligible for this program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Each applicant must have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from an international college or university.li>
- 3.0 GPA after the first 60 semester/90 quarter hours of undergraduate program
- GRE before 08/11/11: 1000 GRE score (400 minimum score on Verbal)*
- GRE after 08/11/11: 294 minimum (146 minimum score on verbal)*
- Resume
- Submit three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references
- Write a personal goal statement
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 864 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 864 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida 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 University of Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
University of Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months