Georgia Institute of Technology

The Master of City and Regional Planning  program at Georgia Tech is consistently ranked in the nation's top programs by Planetizen. Our tech-savvy curriculum and outstanding faculty give students a deep understanding of the urban and regional environment while hands-on classroom and studio experience develops the practical problem-solving, analytic, and engagement skills modern regions and cities desperately need.

​Leveraging our location in the heart of the dynamic Atlanta metropolitan area, students and faculty engage a diverse range of interests, collaborating with international, governmental, community, and private sector organizations to build sustainable, resilient, and just places.  Georgia Tech's city and regional planning students reap the benefits of unique studio, capstone, internship, and employment opportunities — and have done so for more than seventy years.

Thanks to multi- and interdisciplinary courses, research projects, and collaborations with students and faculty from other Georgia Tech programs (such as geographic information science, urban analytics, urban design, civil engineering, building construction, law, public policy, and architecture) and research centers, our graduates are expert collaborators who can address the complex challenges that cities face.

A strong Student Planning Association, recipient of the American Planning Association Outstanding Student Planning Organization Award, extends the student experience beyond the curriculum, linking students with communities across Atlanta and with our remarkable alumni who serve throughout Atlanta, the nation, and internationally.

Dual Degree options: 

• MCRP + Master of Science in Geographic Information Science and Technology
• MCRP + Master of Architecture (Urban Design focus)
• MCRP + Master of Science in Public Policy
• MCRP + Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation Systems focus)
• MCRP + Master of Business Administration
• MCRP + Juris Doctor (in collaboration with Georgia State University)

Graduate Certificates:

• Geographic Information Systems
• Global Development
• Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management

Other graduate degrees in the Georgia Tech School of City and Regional Planning:

• Geographic Information Science and Technology
• Global Development
• Urban Analytics
• PhD City and Regional Planning

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The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a leading public research university renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. Its mission and strategic plan are focused on making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere.

For more than 139 years, the people of Georgia Tech have dared to imagine and then create solutions for a better future. The innovative culture and leadership exemplify the Institute’s motto: Progress and Service. The Institutes academic programs and research endeavors are recognized globally for their rigour and high quality.

Ranked second nationally for innovation by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia Tech excels in providing a high return on investment, with PayScale.com ranking it 11th among all U.S. colleges for 20-year ROI. The Institute is also celebrated for its strong career placement and internship programs, ranking first in career placement and sixth in internships according to The Princeton Review.