Bachelor's

Urban Planning

Learn more about studying Urban Planning as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    5 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    30,310USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug
  • QS Ranking
    741-750

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

English proficiency

  • English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, Duolingo or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

  • You have taken a full year of high school in the U.S.A. or one of the first-language English countries listed below,* and earned a C grade (or better) in one year of standard English (not ESL). This must be shown on your transcripts.​
  • You have earned a C or higher on the IGCSE or O-Level English (first language) Exam​
  • You have passed a full year of IB English Language & Literature or IB English A with IBDP1 HL with 4 or higher, SL with 5 or higher (not English B)​
  • Completed at least 24 semester hours with a U.S. accredited university and earned a C- or higher in English Composition.

First-Language English Countries include: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Finland, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Scotland, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Sweden, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Virgin Islands, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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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Required grades

to see how attainable this program is.

  • Grade Point Average (GPA)

    3.31

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • Submit official school transcripts, including certified English translations where required.

Recommendations

  • Letter of recommendation is optional. It may be written by a school guidance counselor, teacher, coach, or job/volunteer supervisor; family members are not permitted.

Tests and examinations

  • SAT and ACT scores are optional.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted English test or an approved exemption. Minimum scores vary by college; most colleges require IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 79 before January 2026 or 4.0 from January 2026, Duolingo 100, PTE 53, or ACT English 19. The College-Conservatory of Music has different English-score requirements.

English test scores must be valid within two years before the start of the term.

How to apply

2 routes available:

Scholarships at University of Cincinnati

  • International Outreach Award

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    The University of Cincinnati lists the International Outreach Award for international undergraduate students. The award is merit-based, renewable subject to requirements, and applied toward eligible degree study at UC.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

International undergraduate tuition and fees at UC’s Main Campus are estimated at $30,310 per year. Including living expenses and health insurance, the estimated annual cost is $50,830. International students may be considered for the International Outreach Scholarship, which typically awards $5,000–$15,000 per year on the Main Campus.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$30,010 per year

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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)$61· 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.

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