Dual Degrees
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: Current UM students: January 15 recommended for fall term, but applications will be considered through June 1.
Dual degree programs lead to two different degree citations on the transcript and two separate diplomas. The programs allow a student to combine two graduate or graduate-professional programs, at least one of which is a Rackham master or doctoral program, and may include a non-Rackham professional degree program. To learn more about these programs, visit the Rackham Graduate School site.
Application Materials
Current UM Rackham graduate students pursuing any combination of master's degrees must submit:
- Dual Admission Application
- One new letter of recommendation (from a current professor - submitted to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu)
- Statement of Purpose
Applicants not currently enrolled at UM or current UM non-Rackham graduate student pursuing any combination of master's degree must submit:
Application for FORMAL DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and architecture (M.U.R.P./M.Arch.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Architecture. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
To be eligible for Architecture admission, a student must have a B.S. degree from Taubman College or an equivalent degree earned at another institution. Graduate students enrolled in the 3-Year M.Arch. degree must complete all required 300 and 400 level course work before applying to the dual M.U.R.P./ M.Arch. Admission to both programs is normally limited to the fall semester, but winter admission may be considered in special cases. The recommended procedure is to apply to each program for the same term. It is possible, however, to apply to either program once enrollment has taken place in the other.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)
Apply to the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and business administration (M.U.R.P. / M.B.A.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Business Administration. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)
Apply to the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Law (J.D.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and law (M.U.R.P. /J.D.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Law. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)
Apply to Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) Master of Science (M.S.) SEAS Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and environment and sustainability (M.U.R.P. / M.S.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS). An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.)
Apply to the Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environment (M.S.) SEAS
Application for COMMON STUDENT-INITIATED DUAL DEGREES
Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.)
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and landscape architecture (M.U.R.P. / M.L.A.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Landscape Architecture. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) Program
Apply to the Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) Program
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and public health (M.U.R.P. / M.P.H.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Public Health. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) Program
Apply to the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and urban design (M.U.R.P. / M.U.D.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Urban Design. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
The recommended procedure is to apply to the M.U.R.P. program first and, during the first year at Taubman College, apply to urban design for dual degree status. In years two and three, students would take courses in urban design and urban and regional planning, leading to master's degrees in both programs.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) Program
Apply to the Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.) Program
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) and Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and public policy (M.U.R.P. / M.P.P.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for Public Policy. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) Program
Apply to the Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) Program
Master of Urban Planning (M.U.R.P.) Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Dual Degree
Applicants interested in receiving a dual degree in urban and regional planning and social work (M.U.R.P. / M.S.W.) must complete two separate applications: one for Urban and Regional Planning and one for School of Social Work. An application fee is required for both programs. Each program will make an admission decision independently of the other. Only if both programs approve admission is the applicant considered a dual degree student.
Apply to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.U.R.P.) Program
Apply to the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Program
