The School of Planning offers graduate diplomas and degrees that delve into the complexities of contemporary urban planning, with academic research excellence in both the natural and built environment. Our graduate students engage in a rigorous educational journey with a strong practical dimension. Embark on a transformative journey that offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Natalie Majda (MA, Planning) is identifying policy gaps in the representation and stewardship of diverse Indigenous heritages and cultural heritage worldviews, and exploring potential improvements using Indigenous-authored heritage legislation and grey literature. Read more about her story here.
Explore our programs
- MA and MES, Planning
- Accredited by the the Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada.
- MPLAN and GDip (Online), Planning
- Designed for individuals already within the Planning or Planning-adjacent field.
- Doctoral (PhD), Planning
Competitive funding packages
Funding packages are available for incoming Planning graduate students who meet certain levels of academic merit and apply by the application deadline.
Research opportunities
While much of the research in the School of Planning is multidisciplinary, professors' research activities generally fall into two major theme areas; the physical/natural environment and the human and built environment.
Collaborative program options
Students in our Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Environmental Studies (MES) programs have the opportunity to complete the Collaborative Aeronautics Program (CAP) through the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics.