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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Committed to…
Engaged Social Science
Carolina researchers created a plan to help vulnerable communities weather future storms.
North Carolina is well-positioned to meet this challenge, and also respond to future pandemics and natural disasters.
DCRP’s Dr. William Rohe, former Cary C. Boshamer Distinguished Professor of City and Regional Planning and former Director of … 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
The FES program brings together selected faculty from across campus to engage in a two-year experiential, competency-based curriculum designed to … Read more
“We’re Everywhere!”: The Social, Political and Economic Life of LGBTQ+ Communities.
Training next generation planners
We are thrilled to announce the 2021 winners of two DCRP Awards! Saumitra (Shomi) Sinha won the Best TA … Read more
There is immense value in having the PIRS integrated into planning training.
On-the-job training for postgraduate students in coastal resource management and policy.