Master's degree in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
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Campus & City Irvine, 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 in the QS Top 500 (2025) at #307. A recognised international research university.
Student Reviews
Representative reviews"A great decision"
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"A great decision"
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, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Good but not perfect"
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Genuinely worthwhile"
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: critique sessions are tough but push your work to the next level. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"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, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
"Solid, with caveats"
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. 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-Irvine, I'd say go for it.
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