M.C.P at UC-Berkeley [UC BERKELEY], Berkeley Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of City Planning [M.C.P] From University of California

Berkeley, CaliforniaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1868established year
43204enrollment
Public
Berkeleycampus
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Master of City Planning [M.C.P]

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$12,762 /Yr

2 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$12762

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and food$28428
Transportation$3682

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$12762
2022$5721
2021$11442
  • Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley is to improve equity, the economy, and the environment in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and metropolitan regions by creating knowledge and engagement through our teaching, research, and service.
  • The two-year Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program comprises a solid core of knowledge in the field of city and regional planning, including history and theory, planning skills and methods, planning law,  and urban economics.
  • The program offers the opportunity to specialize in one to two of the four concentration areas: Environmental Planning and Healthy Cities (EPHC); Housing, Community and Economic Development (HCED); Transportation Policy and Planning; and Urban Design.
  • Students must complete 48 units of in-residence coursework or 36 units in concurrent/dual degree programs, successful completion of the core curriculum, Courses in at least one concentration area, a capstone project consisting of either a client report, a professional report, or a master's thesis.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a bachelor's degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Students hold an Advanced-Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or B or better (on a 4-point scale) for all coursework after the first two years of undergraduate study. 
  • Enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

48

ECTS Credits

Optional: GRE.


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying (SOP, 3 pages, double-spaced).
  • Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying (PHS, 1-2 pages, double-spaced).
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Portfolio: Upload a digital portfolio to the Supporting Materials section. The portfolio may contain 12 pages total (8- ½"x11" format, 2-page spread = 2 pages) of urban design-related content. 
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

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Architecture 10 out of 261 in Global Ranking
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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Guru Gobind Singh Fellowship$30,000Student must be a graduate of an Indian or Pakistani university in designated area.


Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Urban and Regional Planner
  • Cartographer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Landscape Architect
  • Surveyor

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
TEC ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Hani Zeini ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Arkansas ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific

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