When is the application deadline? For admission to the Fall Quarter 2010, the departmental deadline
for international, Ph.D., and Master's applicants who want fellowship consideration
is December 15, 2009. The
deadline for Master's consideration only is January
15, 2010. The application fee is $70. To complete the
Graduate Division application go to www.gdnet.ucla.edu
. The department code is 911. To complete the Urban Planning application
go to www.spa.ucla.edu/application.
The applications will be available in early October 2009.
Should I send all of my application materials including transcripts
and letters of recommendation at the same time? Yes, we strongly advise you to send in your application materials as
complete as possible. If you can not send your application package in
full, then send all loose correspondence (letters of recommendation may
be sent directly by the evaluator) to the address below. Application material
should sent directly to UCLA Department of Urban Planning, Admissions,
3250 Public Affairs Building, Box 951656, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656.
What is the application fee? We understand that applying to graduate school is an expensive process.
The fee for domestic applicants is $70. The fee for international
applicants is $90. Please Note: The Department cannot
waive or defer the fee. Applicants are discouraged from paying by check/money
order because this choice delays the processing of their online application.
When will I hear from the Department regarding the status of my application? Admission notification and fellowship letters are usually sent
out in March. Please do not contact the Department regarding admission
decisions until after March 15.
When do I need to notify the Department about whether or not I will
be attending UCLA? The national deadline to inform all graduate schools of your decision
is April 15th.
May I defer admissions? No, the Department of Urban Planning does not defer admissions. You
will have to re-apply to the program.
Does the Department of Urban Planning offer an undergraduate degree? No, but we offer an array of undergraduate courses and a minor in
Urban and Regional Studies.
Does the Department of Urban Planning offer part time degree programs?
No. We offer full-time Master's and Ph.D. degree programs. Some students
are able to work part-time while taking a full course load.
Does the Department admit new students mid-year? No. Students are admitted to the fall term only.
What is the national ranking of the UCLA Department of Urban Planning? Ranks among the top schools in the country, as well as internationally.
What is the duration of the Master's degree program? The Master of Arts (Master's) in Urban Planning is normally a two-year
program.
Is the Master's degree accredited? Yes, it is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, a
joint undertaking of the American Institute of Certified Planners and
the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
How many students apply to the Master's program annually? What percentage
of applicants are admitted? About 300 people apply to the MA program each year. Approximately fifty
percent of applicants are admitted.
How many students are currently enrolled in each of your programs
(2009-2010)?
PhD - 41
MA - 138
Latin American Studies/Urban Planning - 7
MArch/Urban Planning - 5
MBA/Urban Planning - 6
Law/Urban Planning - 7
Is it possible to be admitted to the Master's Program with a GPA of less
than 3.0? Applicants with below 3.0 GPAs may be given provisional admittance
to the program if other aspects of their applications are strong. An outstanding
record in any area may compensate for poorer performance in another. Students
accepted provisionally must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 during their
first quarter in the program.
Is the GRE required? Yes.
Those who are applying for a concurrent degree program may submit
GMAT/LSAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. However, copies of the official
score report must be provided by the applicant.
The GRE institution code for UCLA is R4837 and the department code
for Urban Planning is 4402.
Is the TOEFL required? The TOEFL is required for international applicants only. The minimum
score required is 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based, or 100 internet-based.
The UCLA Graduate Division requires the following minimum passing scores
for each section on the internet-based exam: Writing 25, Speaking 24,
Reading 21, and
Listening 17.
The TOEFL institution code for UCLA is 4837 and the department code
is 97.
Is the IELTS accepted in lieu of the TOEFL? Yes, the IELTS is accepted in lieu of the TOEFL. Please note that
the minimum Overall Band Score for admission to the Department of Urban
Planning is 8.0.
What are the English language requirements for admission to UCLA?
International applicants whose first language is not English must certify
their proficiency in English when applying to UCLA, and, if admitted,
upon arrival.
Does the Department offer Concurrent Degree Programs? Yes, Urban Planning has agreements with four other departments at UCLA
which allow us to offer joint degrees in less time than sequential completion
of the programs. Joint degrees are offered with:
How do I apply to one of the concurrent degree programs? For concurrent degrees, you need to submit a complete application to
each school separately. If you are admitted to both programs, the graduate
advisor in each program will tell you which courses you need to take for
the concurrent degree program. You should also contact:
Architecture/Urban Design (310) 825-0525 or e-mail jkies@aud.ucla.edu
for their program information and application materials.
Where can I obtain more information on registration fees and tuition? For information on university fees and tuition for graduate students
visit the Registrar's website at http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/fees
Where can I obtain more information All of our admissions materials are available on this website or by
email. If you wish ti receive hard copies of these materials, including
the bulletin, please send a check for $10 made payable to "UC Regents"
to:
UCLA Department of Urban Planning Admissions
3250 Public Affairs Building
Box 951656
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1656
(310) 825-8957 phone
(310) 206-5566 fax
