Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Degrees in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy

Tufts’ Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning programs prepare students to turn their visions of justice and sustainability into practice.

Get your Master’s in
Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning 
Environmental Policy Planning

Get your Certificate in 
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
Spatial Data Analytics


ENTRY TERMS: 
 Spring (part-time daytime, part-time evenings) 
Fall (full-time, part-time daytime, part-time evenings) 

APPLY BY:

Master's 
Priority fall: January 15 
Regular fall: April 15 

Certificates
Regular fall: May 15 
Priority spring: October 15 
Regular spring: December 1 

No GRE required

PLAN A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Will you be an agent for global change? Acquire critical knowledge and skills for creating and supporting the future of the world’s built environments.

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Get your Master’s in
Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning 
Environmental Policy Planning

Get your Certificate in 
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 
Spatial Data Analytics


ENTRY TERMS: 
 Spring (part-time daytime, part-time evenings) 
Fall (full-time, part-time daytime, part-time evenings) 

APPLY BY:

Master's 
Priority fall: January 15 
Regular fall: April 15 

Certificates
Regular fall: May 15 
Priority spring: October 15 
Regular spring: December 1 

No GRE required

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Convenient schedules offered, part-time or full-time

8%

Projected growth for social and community service managers from 2021 to 2033

1973

Year our department was founded as the Program in Urban, Social, and Environmental Policy

125,000+

Join a network with 125,000+ Tufts University alumni

Channel Your Passion for Social Justice into a Career

Why Tufts?
Our faculty are leaders at the intersection of policy, planning, and social justice. Pursuing a Tufts degree gives you ample opportunity to explore interest areas within and beyond the classroom in ways that align with your unique career path. 

Prepare with real-world experience
Learn to address community needs from the professionals engaged in this work. Dive into internships, research opportunities, and programming tailored to your individual growth. 

Your career on your terms
Our programs offer students the option of part- or full-time scheduling, federal financial aid, and scholarships. You will develop skills to address today’s challenges with tomorrow’s solutions. 

Nurture your network
Make connections and access a wealth of resources to move your career forward by joining our expansive network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields and happy to help students succeed however possible. 

What’s your plan for a better world?
Tufts’ Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning offers degrees designed to develop the skills of policy and planning professionals. 

Generous Scholarships are Available

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers merit- and need-based tuition scholarships for qualified, full-time applicants of our master’s programs. In addition, many departments/programs offer research or teaching assistantships with admission. 
 
For more information about scholarship and grant opportunities, visit asegrad.tufts.edu.

M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Prepare for a career in a wide variety of planning and policy fields with our nationally accredited program. With a strong social justice focus, Tufts’ M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning engages students in today’s social and environmental challenges.

M.S. in Environmental Policy and Planning

With a focus on sustainability and environmental issues, our MS in Environmental Policy and Planning prepares students with a wide range of interests for careers in policy, science, and environmental research.

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GIS tools and data help researchers, policymakers, and community members visualize, explore, and interpret information across space. GIS knowledge empowers understanding of spatial relationships, patterns, and trends—skills in high demand across many industries. Flexible study options include evenings, weekends, and online, and the certificate can be completed in three to four semesters.

Spatial Data Analytics Certificate

Those interested in data science—and the technical skills needed to build and manage data systems—may want to consider a Spatial Data Analytics Certificate. Topics covered include spatial statistics analysis, machine learning (ML), modeling, and visualization, as well as advanced coding and statistical methods. Flexible options include evening, weekend, and online courses, and the certificate can be completed in three to four semesters." 

HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI

“Tufts’ Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning (UEP) program helped transform my technical background as a civil engineer into an ability to turn transportation, development, and social policy goals into tangible and achievable projects.”

—Jay Monty, AG11, MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

“UEP gave me the foundation to thrive in any environment, whether it be nonprofit management, municipal government—or in my current position at a public policy and urban planning think tank.”

—Nathalie Jean, AG09, MA in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

For International Applicants

  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
  • If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
  • The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores are not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by the time of enrollment. GRE scores are required for all other applicants.

Create change. Impact your community. Make a difference with a Tufts degree.

Our graduates go on to excel in a range of industries and pursue lifelong fulfilling careers in roles such as:

  • Climate specialist
  • Community organizer
  • Community planner
  • Energy analyst
  • Environmental planner
  • Transportation analyst
  • Transportation planner
  • Urban designer
  • Urban planner

Are you ready to unlock new levels of professional success? Apply for a Tufts degree to further your policy and planning career.