Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
Student Life #DayInTheLife
Campus & City Davis, CA, United States
- Rent (1BR)
- $1,100
- Groceries
- $350
- Pint
- $6.5
Varies widely — warm south, four-season northeast, dry west.
Car-centric outside major cities; NYC/SF/Boston/Chicago have metro.
Urban safety varies by neighbourhood; follow campus security guidance.
Ranked #130 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. A leading research university with a strong international profile.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"Would do it again"
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — campus life is really active — Greek life, sports, clubs, you name it. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the studio culture is incredible — you learn as much from your peers as your tutors. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — housing gets expensive fast if you don't live in dorms. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
"Highly recommend"
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — the campus feels like a self-contained bubble in the best way. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
"Worth it overall"
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: access to facilities (workshop, equipment, specialist software) is genuinely first-rate. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — campus life is really active — Greek life, sports, clubs, you name it. Overall, if you're considering Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of California-Davis, I'd say go for it.
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