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Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's)

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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Offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's) is a master's degree in Social Sciences & Education programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 934 per credit (CAD 134 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Social Sciences & Education
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 134 / credit
International tuition: CAD 934 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: ulaval.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This program is a Master's in Territorial Planning and Regional Development (M.ATDR), unique in Quebec, offering a multidisciplinary and fundamentally professional approach to territorial organization and regional development, responding to population needs while respecting sustainable development principles and equity between regions and urban centers. The 45-credit program can be completed in approximately two years of full-time study, with flexible scheduling combining daytime and some evening courses, internship and international study opportunities, and access to computer labs, workshops, and an urban design studio. Admission is offered in the Fall and Winter terms.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.00 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline such as urban planning, administration, agriculture, architecture, law, forestry, geography, geomatics, history, philosophy, or the social or natural sciences, with a cumulative average of at least 3.00/4.33. Students without a recognized urban planning bachelor's degree must complete 9 preparatory credits in regional development, urban theory, and environmental management during their first year. Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the TCF test (minimum 361/699 on the mandatory sections plus 8/20 on written expression) or completion of an FLS-2015 course with a grade of C or higher. A curriculum vitae and a 2-3 page motivation letter outlining professional objectives are also required.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université Laval

“Deo favente haud pluribus impar”

Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's) award?

Université Laval awards a Master's Degree in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How long does Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 934 per credit (CAD 134 per credit for local students).

Can Land Use Planning and Regional Development (Master's) be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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