B.A.-B.S. in Urban Studies/Master of Urban and Regional Planning 4+1 Program

Benefits of enrolling in the Integrated B.A.-B.S. in Urban Studies/Master of Urban and Regional Planning program include:

• Streamlined admission from the undergraduate to the graduate program (no GRE required) and flexibility to concurrently enroll in both undergraduate and graduate-level courses during the fourth year.
• The ability to transfer at least 9.5 graduate-level credits to the graduate program, with some additional graduate credits earned as an undergraduate potentially being waived by the graduate program.

Eligibility for the Integrated B.A.-B.S. Urban Studies/Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program is selective. In addition to being a currently enrolled B.A. or B.S. Urban Studies student at the University of Minnesota, competitive applicants will possess the following at the time of application:

• At least 90 undergraduate credits completed or in progress through Spring semester of junior year, and
• A 3.5 or higher undergraduate GPA, and
• The ability to complete at least 18 graduate level credits during their 4th year in addition to their remaining bachelor's degree requirements.

All applicants to the B.A.-B.S. Urban Studies/MURP IDP should follow the same application process as applicants to the master's degree programs. 

When completing the online application, applicants must confirm they are applying as an undergraduate student interested in being considered for the URBS/MURP IDP.

Note: Interested students should plan to apply during their third year of the bachelor's program. The deadline for admission is April 1.

As long as you are an undergraduate student in another University of Minnesota college, you will pay that rate of tuition for courses you take in the Humphrey School. For more information on current tuition and fees, please refer to One Stop.

Merit-based aid
By enrolling in the Integrated Degree Program, students will benefit from completing their graduate degree in a shorter amount of time, resulting in a savings of roughly $25,000 in academic expenses.

Due to the unique and significant financial benefit of the program, students admitted to an Integrated Degree Program are not eligible for merit-based aid through the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Students wishing to be considered for merit-based aid opportunities should apply through the regular admissions program by the appropriate admissions deadlines.

Need-based aid
All qualified students pursuing a master’s degree at the Humphrey School are eligible for financial aid in the form of federal loans up to the total estimated cost of attendance (COA) minus any other scholarships, grants, or other funding. Eligibility for need-based aid is determined through the submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the University’s OneStop Student Services Office. 

Incoming and current Humphrey School students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Many Humphrey School graduates pursue careers in the public and/or nonprofit sectors, and as a result, may qualify for this program.

Learn more on the Humphrey School tuition and financial aid webpage.