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Grounded in social equity and sustainability, we teach students to use innovative concepts and technology to address urban issues. UIC planning students take all classes in Chicago, study in Chicago, and live and breathe in Chicago. Where better to learn the art of planning great cities than in the city of Daniel Burnham? CUPPA 40th Anniversary Video UPP 40th Anniversary Video CUPPA: Transforming Urban Life Planetizen Urban Planning Program Rankings The Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs recognizes the Department of Urban Planning and Policy as being ranked among the top 20 urban planning programs in the United States. #17 Overall Graduate Urban Planning Program #16 According to Urban Planning Educators #11 Top Public Programs #8 Top Big City Programs #3 in the Midwest #7 Among programs that offer part-time study #3 Most Alumni Undergraduate Programs BA in Urban Studies Joint Urban Studies & Master of Urban Planning Minor in Urban Studies Minor in Sustainable Cities Minor in Geographic Information Systems Graduate Programs Master in Urban Planning and Policy Master of City Design MUPP/MPH Dual Degree Program Doctorate in Urban Planning & Policy Geospatial Analysis and Visualization Certificate Public Transit Planning and Management Certificate Apply Now UIC Master of Urban Planning and Policy UIC’s Master of Urban Planning and Policy program is the only accredited planning program in the Chicagoland region by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) . According to the PAB, accreditation is a system for recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity and quality. Accreditation ensures high quality education for future urban planners. We are also proud members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) , Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) and the American Planning Association (APA) . UPP News and Events GCI's Teresa Cordova Weighs In On Lightfoot's Poverty Summit Posted on February 20, 2020 CUPPA Plays Leading Role in Census 2020 Posted on February 11, 2020 P.S. Sriraj Interviewed On Costs And Delays Of Jane Byrne Interchange Posted on February 11, 2020 John Betancur Interviewed By Block Club Chicago On Displacement In Pilsen and Logan Square Posted on February 06, 2020 UPP's Rachel Weber Featured On Chicago Tonight Segment About Chicago's TIF Program Posted on February 06, 2020 Feb 25 2020 CUPPA's Toulouse City Break Info Session Tuesday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm CUPPA Hall Feb 27 2020 IPCE's Space To Engage Thursday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm CUPPA Hall, 6th Floor Feb 28 2020 Friday Forum: The Origins of the Dual City Friday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm CUPPA Hall, Lower Level Feb 28 2020 CUPPA Career Day and Resume Reviews Friday, 4:00 pm–7:00 pm CUPPA Hall, Lower Level Mar 5 2020 GCI Presents: The Danube River and Its Cities: A Viewpoint from Budapest Thursday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm CUPPA Hall, 4th Floor More News and Events Document icon More news Calendar icon More events Follow Us Follow Us Follow Us Department of Urban Planning and Policy Back to main content UPP Admissions & Programs BA in Urban Studies Joint BA in Urban Studies & Master of Urban Planning and Policy Minor in Urban Studies Minor in Geographic Information Systems Minor in Sustainable Cities Master of City Design Master in Urban Planning and Policy MUPP/MPH Dual Degree Program Public Information Doctorate in Urban Planning & Policy Urban Planning and Policy Certificate Programs Geospatial Analysis and Visualization (GSAV) Certificate Public Transit Planning and Management (PTPM) Certificate UPP News UPP Events UPP People UPP Student Organizations Contact Urban Planning and Policy Sustainable Cities Study environmental impact and the effects of climate change, energy, water, and waste in our cities. 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