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Urban Planning MSMUP (Civil Engineering and Urban Planning)

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #179
Degree Master
Delivery On-campus
Location Milwaukee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban Planning MSMUP (Civil Engineering and Urban Planning) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a Master programme in Engineering, 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 engineering. 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 Planning MSMUP (Civil Engineering and Urban Planning) 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban Planning MSMUP (Civil Engineering and Urban Planning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. UrbPlan 701 Introduction to Land Use Planning, 1 cr
  2. UrbPlan 702 Introduction to Planning Law, 2 cr
  3. UrbPlan 711 Planning Theories and Practice, 3 cr
  4. UrbPlan 720 Urban Development Theory and Planning, 3 cr
  5. UrbPlan 721 Applied Planning Methods, 3 cr
  6. UrbPlan 740 Data Analysis Methods I, 3 cr
  7. UrbPlan 810 Planning Policy Analysis, 6 cr
  8. UrbPlan 811 Applied Planning Workshop, 3 cr
  9. and any one of the following courses (3 credits):

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).

Admission

An applicant must meet Graduate School requirements plus these Department of Urban Planning requirements to be considered for admission to the program:
  • Undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
  • Three letters of recommendation from three previous faculty and/or professionals.
  • Submission of test results from the General Test portion of Graduate Record Examination.
  • For international applicants whose first language is not English, a minimum TOEFL score of 100 iBT or 600 PBT, or a score of 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam is required. Applicants with TOEFL scores from 79-99 iBT or 550-599 PBT, or an IELTS score of 6.5 will be considered for admission only with the stipulation that further course work in English be taken.
Candidates seeking admission to the M.Arch/MUP, the MPA/MUP, or the M.S./MUP program must apply to and be admitted to both programs. The requirements for admission to the Master of Architecture degree program are detailed in the Architecture section of this Bulletin. The requirements for admission to the Master of Science in Engineering program are detailed in the Engineering section of this Bulletin. The requirements for admission to the MPA program are detailed in the Public Administration section of this Bulletin.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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