Bachelor's

Urban Planning

Learn more about studying Urban Planning as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    5 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    30,010USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug

Program overview

What the University of Cincinnati says about their program:

Urban planning and management are key municipal functions in the United States and Western Europe. In the rapidly growing developing world, urban expansion has far outstripped the capacity of city governments to cope with the bewildering array of problems this mass movement and spatial reorganization of the population generates. Huge, difficult-to-manage, multi-centered megacities continue to emerge worldwide, along with the proliferation of thousands of other smaller cities. Nevertheless, the attraction of urban life has never been greater. With more than 50 percent of the world’s population living in cities at the turn of the century, the 21st century will be the world’s first truly urban era.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

University of Cincinnati provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Cincinnati encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    $30,010 per year

Funding

Cincinnatus Scholarship Program

The cornerstone scholarship program for the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnatus provides more than $22 million in renewable scholarships to the brightest and most promising incoming first-year students in all academic disciplines. To be considered for this award, incoming first-year students must submit a completed application and required accompanying materials by December 1 of their senior year.

Presidential

10 Presidential Scholarships of $94,000 are awarded annually to academically competitive students (est. $23,500 per year covers full tuition, fees, room, board, and a book allowance).

University of Cincinnati International Outreach Award

International Outreach Awards are the primary scholarship for international undergraduate students. These are renewable awards that are applied to the non-resident surcharge (or “out of state”) portion of a student’s bill. Therefore, only international students being charged non-resident tuition are eligible.
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What is the cost of living near University of Cincinnati?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,441
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$982
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$89
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$67
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$106
Monthly grocery basket$197
Books and study supplies (monthly)$108
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$34

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and uc.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for the University of Cincinnati

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of Cincinnati.