Go beyond urban planning and learn to tackle the environmental and social challenges facing the world's urban, rural, and natural areas. Learn how to manage the growth of cities, design efficient transportation systems, protect parks and other natural areas, preserve heritage, and more. This multidisciplinary program covers everything from economic and legal issues to design skills, land development, and GIS technology. Whether you choose to put your degree to work for government, pursue advanced study in law or politics, or work in the private sector, you'll be ready to create a sustainable future through smart planning. Because this is a co op program, you’ll graduate with up to 20 months of paid real world experience. Use your five co op work terms to explore the many fields within planning so that when you graduate, you have a large professional network and a strong sense of career areas you would like to pursue.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Environment
Study options
Full Time
(5 Years)
Tuition fees
CAD$51,000.00 (30,92,971)
per year
Residence fee-Traditional Double Room Fall 8758, Spring 5847, Winter 5847
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent.Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including. Any Grade 12 U English (minimum final grade of 75% is required). Admission averages: Low 80s.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.