Overview

The Urban Development degree is offered at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Key Facts

This fully accredited programme combines holistic examination and analysis of economic, socio-cultural, political, ecological and spatial elements in reimagining communities structured around the intertwined dimensions of urban culture and nature. Students explicitly address the principles of inclusivity and sustainability in designing for development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Major Research Paper or Project
Physical Planning Design Fundamentals
Diversity and Inclusive Planning
Legal Context of Planning
Finance and Local Governance
Advanced Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00 , International

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Applications for Spring 2026 (May start) will be posted when available.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 23 other Masters in Urban Planning in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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93

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63

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study
Statement of interest
Resumé/CV
Transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
English language proficiency requirement

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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

28104 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

10792 CAD / year

≈ 10792 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario students: $10,791.96 per year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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