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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Policy and Planning

University of North Texas - Denton Campus

USA,Texas

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 21,865/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 85

Application Fee

May 2025

Apply Date

USA, Texas

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 47,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76205, United States

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Scholarships
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Bachelor of Arts in Urban Policy and Planning

Program Overview

Urban planners play a vital role in designing and creating our communities in Texas, across the nation and around the world. As populations grow, so does the need to develop communities that provide identity, sustainability, service and leisure.

Why Earn an Urban Policy and Planning degree?

Urban planners identify community needs, then partner with public officials, engineers, architects, artists, developers and others to provide short- and long-term solutions through innovation and design.

The primary role you'll serve as an urban planner will be to assist with all facets of land use projects in a community. Projects may include:

Adding more green spaces to a city
Developing an arts district or housing community
Improving a busy street with safer crosswalks and lighting
Revitalizing downtown areas

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

98 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2025		Open
sep 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 85

Tuition Fee

CAD 21,865 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of North Texas - Denton Campus

CAD 16,969 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 560.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 100.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.