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Master of Urban Planning with Concentration in Geographic Information Systems

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

USA,Wisconsin

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,533/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

USA, Wisconsin

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1956

Total Students: 25,000 +

Int. Students: 1,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Milwaukee, WI 53211, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Urban Planning with Concentration in Geographic Information Systems

Program Overview

The Urban Planning program at UWM is a professional, skills-oriented, master’s program designed to train students to perform a variety of planning-related jobs in either the public or private sector.

The program focuses on planning as a process for improving collective decisions in the public and private sectors. The planning process includes analyzing problems, designing alternative solutions and evaluating their consequences, developing strategies for action and participating in their implementation. This process is used in both government and business in developing policy for future action, so that today’s solutions do not become tomorrow’s problems.

Geographic Information Systems
This concentration provides the skills and experience needed by professional planners to develop and use spatial analysis technology in both public and private organizations to improve their service delivery, management, and policy planning activities. Planning students learn state-of-the-art skills for using and analyzing data spatially in planning for improvements in transportation, housing, economic development, environment, natural resources, and related fields.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,533 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

CAD 12,000 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 - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
International Undergraduate Student Scholarship	International Undergraduate Student Scholarship Criteria: Newly admitted international undergraduate students; awards based on academic merit; must be admitted to a bachelor’s degree program at UWM; no separate application required; priority consideration if admitted by May 1 (fall) or October 1 (spring) Additionally, students are encouraged to explore the UWM Scholarship Portal using their ePantherID for more opportunities. LINK: https://uwm.edu/cie/international-admissions/cost-scholarships/#scholarship	International Undergraduate Student Scholarship Amount: Up to $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester), renewable for up to 4 years

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.