University of Arizona

About Us

Are you ready to be a changemaker in your community? At the University of Arizona, we believe well-planned cities and regions are essential for addressing today’s most pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Located in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, the two-year Master of Science in Urban Planning (MSUP) program offers:

• Award-winning faculty dedicated to your success.
• Small class sizes for personalized attention.
• Hands-on, community-engaged learning experiences.
• A supportive network of local planning professionals to guide your journey.

No matter your background, an MSUP from the University of Arizona equips you to lead impactful careers and create more resilient, sustainable futures for cities and communities across the U.S.

Points of Distinction

• Customized Learning Paths 
  As a student, you will specialize in two of the four concentration areas: Urban Transportation Planning, Environmental Planning,  Real Estate & Urban Development, or Heritage Conservation.
• Dual Degree Opportunities 
  Enhance your urban planning expertise with dual degrees like the: 

  • MS Urban Planning/Master of Real Estate Development
  • MS Urban Planning/Master of Science in Water, Society and Policy
  • MS Urban Planning/Master of Business Administration.  
• Affordable Tuition 
  Students from 15 Western states, including California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, qualify for in-state tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).
• Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) 
  As a proud Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
  Many Returned Peace Corps Volunteers join our MSUP program as Coverdell Fellows, benefiting from specialized resources and a supportive community.
• Unbeatable Location 
  Located in sunny Tucson, Arizona—a vibrant, affordable city with stunning desert landscapes and a thriving cultural scene.

Meet our Students!

​Romina Marca

Romina grew up in Peru and later moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to pursue her studies in Architecture at the University of Buenos Aires. After graduating, she interned with Proyecto Habitar, an organization of architects and urban planners focused on developing architectural and urban policies. 

She also have worked with the Buenos Aires government on the urban regeneration of Villa 31, now known as Barrio Padre Carlos Mugica, a project aimed at improving the area and integrating a human settlement into the city. This experience fueled her passion for helping people live in better cities. In her free time, Romina enjoys hiking, spending time in nature, traveling, photography, and dancing salsa and bachata.

​Paul George-Blazevich

Paul is an Urban Planning and Real Estate Development dual master's student. He first moved to Tucson in 2018, and he is now on his third stint of living in Tucson after moving around the country for work. He worked for conservation, restoration, and conservation corps non-profits for 7 years after graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Paul looks forward to applying his environmental conservation background to a career promoting urban density.