Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Urban Planning (M.U.P.) in Urban Planning (Non-Thesis) is a course-based program offered by the Department of Urban Planning in the Faculty of Engineering. The program emphasizes hands-on and thought-provoking learning opportunities, aiming to equip students with skills in planning, urban design, and project evaluation to pursue professional opportunities or continue their studies.

Program Description

The program provides students with opportunities to explore Montréal as a living laboratory for urban planning, policy, and design, while emphasizing the acquisition of skills used in the analysis of complex problems, policies, and strategies. The program is recognized by the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), allowing graduates to become full members of the OUQ and other provincial planning associations by completing their respective internship and examination requirements.

Program Options

• Transportation Planning option: enables students to specialize in the field of Transportation Planning through studio courses, an internship, and a final project involving real-life applications and research.
  • This option focuses on the development of skills in transportation planning, including the analysis of transportation systems and the design of transportation infrastructure.
• Urban Development and Urban Design option: aims to produce graduates who are skilled in analysis and design for development in existing (sub)urban landscapes and urbanizing contexts, whether in North America or elsewhere.
  • Additional courses in this option include focusing on urban design, real estate, the politics of development, and urban governance.
  • Note: Students seeking to specialize in Urban Development and Urban Design must apply at the end of their first year of study.

Unique Program Features

• The program provides students with opportunities to explore Montréal as a living laboratory for urban planning, policy, and design while emphasizing the acquisition of skills used in the analysis of complex problems, policies, and strategies.
• The program is recognized by the Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) meaning graduates may become full members of the OUQ and other provincial planning associations by completing their respective internship and examination requirements.
• As part of the program, a Summer internship must be completed under the supervision of a member of a recognized planning association in a field of specialization and geographic location chosen by the student.
• The core and complementary courses, internship, and a final research project prepare students for professional practice in a variety of areas.
• Courses are typically taken within the School of Urban Planning though in some cases may also be taken with other academic units at McGill University, or at any of the three other major academic institutions in Montréal.

University-Level Admission Requirements

• An eligible Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of a possible 4.0 GPA
• English-language proficiency

Program Admission Requirements

Each program has specific admission requirements, including required application documents. The program website provides more details on these requirements.

Available Intakes

• Fall

Application Deadlines

• Intake: Fall
  • Applications Open: September 15
  • Application Deadline - International: January 15
  • Application Deadline - Domestic (Canadian, Permanent Residents of Canada): January 15
• Note: Application deadlines are subject to change without notice. Please check the application portal for the most up-to-date information.