As populations grow and cities expand, there has never been a more crucial time to guide the sustainable future of our communities and natural areas. The University of Waterloo’s School of Planning leads the way in addressing these global challenges through an innovative, interdisciplinary approach that blends policy-making, research, and applied sciences.
By integrating classroom learning with 16 months of paid co-op work experience, our program equips you with the hands-on skills needed to tackle complex local, regional, and environmental issues. Join a highly successful network of alumni shaping the world as planners, developers, and policymakers, and graduate ready to build thriving, livable environments for future generations.
Our undergraduate program
Planning
Go beyond urban planning and learn to tackle the environmental and social challenges facing the world's urban, rural, and natural areas. Learn how to manage the growth of cities, design efficient transportation systems, protect parks and other natural areas, preserve heritage, and more.
Planners are professionals who support the creation of vibrant and healthy communities, the connection of people and their environment, the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, and respect for the emerging diversity of our communities.