Program Overview
The Urban Planning at University of Auckland is a MUrbPlan programme in Architecture & Urban Planning 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 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 Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 27,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,255 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Planning 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
- Urban Planning Contexts
- Urban Planning Law
- Urban Planning and the Environment
- People, Communities and Urban Planning
- Sustainable Infrastructure Planning
- M?ori Planning Issues
- Urban Economic Development
- Urban Design Studio
- Urban Planning Theory
- Sustainable Urbanism
- Shelter
- Urban Planning Methods and Plan Making Studio
- Urban Planning Research Dissertation
- Environmental Planning Techniques
- Arts, Culture and Heritage Planning
- Sustainable Urban Design Studio
- Urban Planning and Governance
- Urban Planning Applications
- Special Topic
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:either- completed the requirements of an appropriate Bachelors or Masters degree, excluding the Degrees of Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) and Master of Planning Practice and having:
- achieved an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points at Stage III or in the final Part in that Bachelors degree
- achieved an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points for the final Part of that Masters degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 27,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,255 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 27,780 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,255 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Auckland 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 Auckland
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
