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Welcome to FSU DURP
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program that offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries.
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Student Spotlight: Jared Bethke
Jared Bethke – second-year urban and regional planning master’s student – secured a $450,000 grant for the construction of the Welaunee Greenway recreational trail in Leon County as part of his FSU-funded Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Internship.
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FSU graduate program rankings highlight across-the-board excellence
“These rankings reflect the incredible dedication of our faculty, the talent of our students and the strength of our graduate programs,” FSU President Richard McCullough said.
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Our program has a 95% job placement rate within 6 months of graduation and is ranked No. 18 among U.S. programs by Planetizen.
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Global | Dynamic | Engaged | Connected | Community Oriented | Transformative
We are Florida’s oldest and largest planning program. We have the top-ranked master’s program in Florida and a Top 20 ranked master’s program nationally, making it the top-ranked program in Florida and the No. 11 ranked public university program nationally, according to the latest rankings published by Planetizen. For more than fifty years, we have been training professional planners to be change agents in their communities, and to use their knowledge and skills to improve the well-being of all citizens.
DURP offers students the flexibility to develop a self-designed specialization from the vast field of planning. We pride ourselves on our strong record of placing graduates in rewarding jobs in a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 40 states and two dozen countries. Our graduates plan locally and globally, and everywhere in between.
Our Programs and Resources
Master's Program
The graduates of our program work in more than 40 states and about 30 foreign countries, with the largest proportion working in Florida.
Doctoral Program
Our energetic, internationally recognized faculty is committed to training and mentoring our doctoral students as they become future teachers, scholars, and leaders in their various fields.
Joint Graduate Pathway
DURP offers Joint Graduate Pathways in partnership with the related disciplines of demography, international affairs, law, public administration, and public health.
Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathway
Help citizens, business leaders, and/or government officials create communities that offer better choices for how and where people live and work.
Undergraduate Program
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning offers a Minor for undergraduates interested in planning and urban affairs.
We are well-known for our award-winning community-engaged work produced through the Mark and Marianne Barnebey Planning and Development Lab and Studio and the high-impact, innovative scholarship of our faculty. We strive to use our research to transform planning practice and planning scholarship.
We encourage you to explore our webpage to learn more about the FSU DURP community and the wonderful work of our students and faculty. If you are interested in studying planning at FSU DURP, we encourage you to contact our staff who can answer any questions you might have about our programs.
FSU DURP is:
Global
with an internationally focused curriculum and unique study abroad opportunities
Dynamic and Flexible
with a broad interdisciplinary curriculum tailored to meet your interests
Community Oriented
with small classes, individual attention, and a community of faculty, staff, and students
Connected
with a network of alumni and extensive professional experience and development
Engaged
with the community through practical and applied projects
Transformative
with the community through practical and applied projects
Student Spotlight : Jared Bethke
May 14, 2025
Jared Bethke – second-year urban and regional planning master's student – secured a $450,000 grant for the construction of the Welaunee Greenway recreational trail in Leon County as part of his FSU-funded Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Internship. “My internship at Blueprint, along with professional developm …
Spring 2025 Graduation Celebration
May 7, 2025
Graduates, families, faculty, and staff gathered in the Bellamy Atrium on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s newest graduates. …
COSSPP Hosts First-Ever Friendly Disagreement Event with Village Square Featuring John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O'Connor
April 16, 2025
FSU’s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy hosted its first-ever Friendly Disagreement event in partnership with Village Square Tallahassee on Monday, March 24. The event featured John Wood Jr. and Ciaran O’Connor, two dear friends who disagree vehemently on a range of political and social issues who engage …