MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at UMass Boston, Boston

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(8 Reviews)

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Overview

The University of Massachusetts Boston offers a really good MS in Urban Planning and Community Development program at the PG level, which lasts for 18 to 24 months. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The University of Massachusetts Boston tuition fee for the first year of the MS in Urban Planning and Community Development is USD 29,060. Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

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Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹25.77 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MS in Urban Planning and Community Development

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Fees

The fee structure for the MS in Urban Planning and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges; facilities cost and many more offered by the University of Massachusetts Boston. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The total tuition fees for the first year of MS in Urban Planning and Community Development is USD 29,060.

Find more details about University of Massachusetts Boston MS in Urban Planning and Community Development on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 25,76,750

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 2,81,705
International Student Fee	INR 11,172

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 21ˢᵗ February 2025

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Curriculum

International students can check the University of Massachusetts Boston MS in Urban Planning and Community Development curriculum. The course PDF comprises information such as subjects taught, electives available, other course content, and semester-wise course structure breakup.

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
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Applicants must have a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent.

Applicants must have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work.
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TOEFL

Marks - 79/120
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PTE

Marks - 53/90
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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Marks - 100/160
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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#112	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#213	National University US News & World Report, 2026
#951	World University QS, 2026

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Internship Available	Yes

University of Massachusetts Boston
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.7/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

38% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Academically oriented

Liberal

Internships3.1

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.4

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.4

Indian Food3.9

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

MS Finance - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.8

The city is expensive but student-friendly.

Tips: You'll have a great time here so don't be nervous. Make the most of your time here attend classes to truly learn and pursue any extracurricular activities that interest you. While Boston is an expensive city it's also very student friendly. People are friendly and they love to socialise a lot. Try to be friendly and connect with people. I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2550

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 88300

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Environmental Sciences - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

Be fully prepared before joining, as professors expect you to be more independent.

Tips: I had a great time here and that's largely because I was mentally prepared and came with a decent scholarship. Otherwise expenses can really add up. The people here are individualistic, and professors expect you to be more independent, which was something I struggled with. I recommend being open to collaborations and projects as they stand out more than your GPA.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration):

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes37 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 82900

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

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MA in Global Inclusion and Social Development - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.9

Great education and faculty.

Tips: I have seen changes in myself after moving here. The culture shock wasn't intense, but it was present, and it took me some time to get used to the abruptness and demeanour of the locals, as they can be a lot more straightforward than expected. Living here is expensive, so if you get an opportunity to work on campus, you should definitely take advantage of it.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2825

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

MA in Global Governance and Human Security - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

3.8

Great learning environment for students.

Tips: This university has really managed to teach me what is necessary to learn and has exceeded my expectations in various ways. The curriculum is pretty flexible, and so are the professors here. I also received a merit-based scholarship for 8,500 USD, which made things easier. My only annoyance is that the bus system becomes rather unreliable in the winter because of the snow.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2925

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 69775

Reviewed on 27 May 2025Read more

Kunika vinayak Hirve Verified Icon

MS Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Massachusetts Boston

4.2

UMass is a fun university

Tips: I think students should know how to communicate because it's the most important thing that I came across. I didn't know anything about scholarships but Shiksha helped me with that. On a scale 1 to 10, I'll rate 8 for the university, course and country I'll rate 6 because of their health care system.

Likes (Indian Food): There are several Indian restaurants in Boston. But I prefer cooking at home as it is healthy and pocket-friendly. There are lots of Indian grocery stores, where we mostly get all the Indian vegetables as most vegetarian students that I know have no issue finding the food/vegetarian food they like.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Few of the professors are not from United States, therefore it becomes difficult to understand their accents. Otherwise, their experience in the particular field is what a student gets the most help from. We have post discussion every week, an assignment exam every 2 weeks, then weekly presentations and group presentations. And a mid term and final exam.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1375

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024Read more

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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Highlights

MS in Urban Planning and Community Development is offered by School for the Environment under University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
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MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston
Important Dates

Sep , 2025

Results Date

MS in Urban Planning and Community Development
at
UMass Boston

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