Offered by University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, MA/MS in City Planning is a master's degree in Urban Planning programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,186 per semester (CAD 3,266 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Urban Planning
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,266 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,186 / semester
Last checked September 2026 · Source: umanitoba.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of City Planning is a two-year, full-time graduate degree offered through the Faculty of Architecture in conjunction with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the Fort Garry campus. The program uses a studio-based, experiential approach to urban planning education, combining five core courses with two option courses. Students complete the degree through one of two culminating paths: a Capstone Project or a Thesis/Practicum stream, with elective choices shaped by the selected stream. Coursework and studios address topics such as housing and neighbourhood revitalization, transportation and urban form, environmental planning, geographic information systems, and professional planning practice, often through design studios that partner with government, non-profit, and Indigenous community organizations on applied projects. Students can pursue a Cooperative Education/Integrated Work option involving two ten-week work terms, or a dedicated Indigenous Planning Studio built around partnership with First Nations communities. The program is recognized by the Professional Standards Board, allowing graduates to pursue Registered Professional Planner designation. It suits students seeking a professional planning credential with an emphasis on community-engaged, applied studio work rather than a purely research-based curriculum.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a four-year bachelor's degree from a university recognized by the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies; no minimum GPA or specific prerequisite courses are published for this programme, and no supervisor is required at the time of application. Required materials include transcripts, a CV, two letters of recommendation, a 500-1,000-word statement of intent and a separate 500-1,000-word statement of research interest. The programme sets English-language requirements above the Faculty minimum: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, TOEFL internet-based 94 (from 2026, TOEFL iBT 5.0), or TOEFL paper-based 580.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to the University of Manitoba. As of this September 2026 fetch, the Direct Entry deadlines page shows only the Fall 2026 cycle in full - University 1 and the Diploma in Agriculture at May 1, 2026 domestic / March 1, 2026 international, other Direct Entry programs at March 1, 2026 - a cycle that has already closed, alongside minor Winter 2027 (Dec 1, 2026) and Summer 2027 (Apr 1, 2027) intake deadlines. No Fall 2027 Direct Entry deadline has been published yet, so specific 2027 dates cannot be stated for the university's main intake. The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Jazz Studies deadline (January 15, applying equally to domestic and international applicants) is likewise confirmed only for the 2026-27 cycle, also closed, with no 2027-28 bulletin posted. These are described as fixed deadlines rather than rolling admission, and the university opens each new cycle's applications on October 1. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
