Thinking about Graduate School?

Students in downtown Buffalo in front of talk to Professor Hiro Hata.
The Department

For nearly five decades, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning has challenged students to re-imagine and transform cities, strengthen communities, enhance public services, forge new policies and responsibly nurture the environment. Our two-year MUP Program is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board.

Join us and learn from current graduate students and faculty about choosing the right program and how to get started on applying to graduate school.

Graduate School Information Session
Friday, November 8, 2019
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Hayes Hall 403
South Campus, University at Buffalo

*lunch will be provided

Register for the Graduate Program Information Session

Explore our graduate degrees

  • Master of Urban Planning
    12/10/25
    Offering a fully accredited Master of Urban Planning program in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, our students work in partnership with faculty to connect the art of planning with policymaking, community advocacy, geospatial analysis, and more.
  • Master of Science in Real Estate Development
    12/10/25
    This program provides a fusion of academic rigor and real-world applicability that not only positions graduates for success, but also underscores our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the ever-evolving realm of real estate. Students explore complex trends including place-making and urban design, mixed-income housing and community development, suburban transformation, sustainable development, energy innovation, and the effects of technology in the workplace.
  • PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
    12/10/25
    Our curriculum emphasizes innovation, critical thinking, independent research, and collaborative projects. Here, you’ll combine professional study with the interdisciplinary depth of a flagship campus of The State University of New York (SUNY) system and the most comprehensive public research university in the Northeast, empowering our students to activate their passion for building healthy, equitable, and vibrant communities.
  • Master of Architecture + Master of Urban Planning
    1/16/25
    The MArch + MUP embraces the notion that architecture and urban planning are fundamentally intertwined as evidenced by the impact of architecture on the urban fabric and the influence of urban planning on architecture. 
  • Masters of Urban Planning + Juris Doctorate
    1/16/25
    The MUP + JD dual-degree program, offered jointly with the UB School of Law, explores the facets of local, state, federal and international policy and practice. The program prepares students for a variety of professional roles in public service, private law firms, planning consulting firms and public legal practice.
  • Master of Urban Planning + Master of Public Health
    10/30/25
    Through this three-year program, you will earn an Master of Urban Planning (MUP) degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Register today!

We look forward to seeing you on November 8. Please fill out the form below to register for our graduate degree program information session.

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