The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leader among planning schools with world-class faculty and high-impact research. Located in the booming Research Triangle, Carolina Planning is a center of collaboration and innovation in the economic, housing, community development, transportation, land use and environmental planning that shapes our cities and regions of the world.
MASTER’S PROGRAM
A two-year professional program that teaches the theory, skills, and decision-making techniques needed for positions of leadership in the planning profession.
PHD PROGRAM
An advanced academic degree that prepares students for a career in teaching and applied research at universities, governments, and other organizations.
UNDERGRADUATE MINOR
A minor in Urban Studies and Planning that allows undergraduates to explore urban and regional issues through a planning framework.
5th among Graduate Planning Programs
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Engaged Social Science
North Carolina is well-positioned to meet this challenge, and also respond to future pandemics and natural disasters.
A resilient recovery cannot be about a return to status quo. We have an opportunity to build a more just … Read more
DCRP’s Dr. Miyuki Hino has received a North Carolina Sea Grant [link] to research chronic flood hazards in coastal communities! … Read more
Diversity & Inclusion
Are you thinking about applying to our MCRP program? Let our friends and alumni help! If you are from a … Read more
“We’re Everywhere!”: The Social, Political and Economic Life of LGBTQ+ Communities.
Dear Carolina Community: Knowledge creation calls for space and security to look beyond established ideas toward newer thought, innovations and … Read more
Training next generation planners
Investing in green space and park creation has enormous benefits.
Introduction During the first two weeks of November, the 26th annual UN Conference of Parties (COP26) took place in Glasgow … Read more
On-the-job training for postgraduate students in coastal resource management and policy.