Why study City Planning?

The University of Cincinnati’s Master of City Planning is a 30-credit-hour, fully online graduate program designed for experienced professionals aiming to advance in urban planning. Shape the future of urban spaces with a flexible format, a curriculum aligned with industry needs, and expert faculty. This program equips students with the skills and knowledge to lead in the dynamic field of urban development.

Admission Requirements

An Enrollment Services Advisor will guide you through the application and admission process. Each student is assigned a dedicated advisor who can answer questions, offer guidance, and assist with your specific educational needs.

Requirements: 

  • UC Graduate Admissions Application
  • 2-3 years of working experience in a related field
  • A bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university in a related field such as landscape architecture, architecture, planning, public policy, sociology, political science, or civil engineering.
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate coursework
  • Transcripts (to be uploaded with the online application). Upon acceptance, official transcripts showing the conferral of the undergraduate degree must be submitted to complete the enrollment process. (For international students: Official transcript evaluations from a NACES member organization are required).
  • GRE is not required
  • Portfolio is optional

The Master of City Planning (MCP) is designed for professionals seeking to advance their careers and Industry-Driven Curriculum is taught by experts in planning, architecture, and economic and community development.

Whether you’re in local government, private consulting, or a non-profit organization, this program provides the skills and knowledge to address complex urban challenges related to real estate, transportation, or sustainability. Graduates are prepared to shape communities by influencing land use, economic development, infrastructure, environmental policy, and social initiatives. If you’re a mid-career professional looking to make a more significant impact in urban planning, the MCP program is built for you.

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  • The city of Cincinnati, once called the "Queen City of the West" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, provides an excellent array of cultural resources for students who intend to pursue a degree in the visual arts. It offers the energy and assets of a larger city, along with quiet neighborhoods steeped in rich traditions. Cincinnati offers live music venues that range from top-notch symphony and opera companies to a growing pop and rock community. Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Taft Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center, the city also enjoys the presence of numerous art galleries and a strong support system among practicing artists.
  • UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is one of the most comprehensive colleges of its type in the country. A collection of nationally respected design and art programs is housed in a unique and educationally stimulating architectural setting. 
  • The Robert A. Deshon and Karl J. Schlachter Library for Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning has an outstanding collection of books, periodicals and visual resources supporting architecture, planning, design, art history, and related subjects. Access to library holdings is provided by an automated online catalogue, UCLID, which provides access to the University of Cincinnati Library information database, and through OhioLINK, the holdings of other academic libraries throughout Ohio.
  • DAAP’s multiple labs, centers and initiatives support our programs and the creative work and research of our faculty, staff, and students

Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in School of Planning

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Danilo Palazzo
342 Clifton Court
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-4295
palazzdo@ucmail.uc.edu

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Program Code: 23MAS-CYPL-MCPL