Urban and regional planners use concepts from economics, social justice, urban design and ecology. They propose strategies to develop and enhance urban, suburban, regional and rural communities. The Urban and Regional Planning degree program at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is focused on studio-based teaching where you'll develop applied policy, research and communication skills. You'll gain real-life experiences through client-based studios and field research projects. In addition to an optional co-op, you'll have options to participate in placement or internship electives. You may also choose to pursue an international exchange program. Upon graduation, you'll understand communities' needs, structures and rules as they relate to the environmental and equitable use of land and resources. You'll be ready to advise on planning decisions related to social, economic, environmental, cultural, land development and transportation issues.

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

•  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 English (ENG4U)  or  Grade12 English (EAE4U) 

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%, and the following required Grade 12 U courses (minimum grade of 65% in each):

• English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
• Recommended: Grade 12 U or M courses in social sciences and the humanities (HFA4M, HHS4M, HHG4M, HSB4M, HZT4U); economics (CIA4U); Canadian and world studies (CGW4U, CGU4U, CHI4U, CHY4U, CLN4U, CPW4U); science (SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U); mathematics (MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U)

Applicants not educated in Ontario must submit evidence of education equivalent to the OSSD with six Grade 12 U or M courses. Minimum Canadian provincial requirements for admission are available for reference on the Canadian Secondary School Students webpage. Minimum international country requirements are published on the Internationally-Educated Students webpage.