Overview

The nationally accredited Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning program at Tufts University, it is distinct from many other planning and policy programs by having a strong social justice focus.

Tufts UEP graduate students learn to engage and confront the social and environmental challenges in today’s world of rapid urbanization. Students gain skills through academic coursework, applied projects, work experience, and individual research.

Students can choose to study either full-time or enroll in the part-time track for working professionals, attending courses during the evenings and on weekends.

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Our accredited M.A. degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning requires completion of twelve or thirteen courses (36-39 credit hours) plus a thesis or capstone exam for a minimum of 42 credit hours. The M.A. program usually takes two-years of full-time study. Students may also enroll in the program on a part-time basis. Our M.A. degree is awarded through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Policy and Planning

Students interested in careers in policy, science, and research in the environmental sector may want to consider the M.S. degree in Environmental Policy and Planning. The M.S. follows the same degree requirements as the M.A. Students will work with their faculty advisor to develop a coursework track and a thesis that focuses specifically on sustainability and environmental issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Policy and Planning

Cities in Space, Place and Time

Quantitative Reasoning

Economics for Policy and Planning Analysis

Reflections on Public Policy Practice

Urban Policy and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Public Policy Urban Planning View 408 other Masters in Public Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Application Fee

Resume/CV

Personal Statement

GRE are not required

Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test, if applicable

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Three Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39879 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39879 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39879 USD / year

≈ 39879 USD / year

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Policy and Planning

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Medford

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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