Can anyone here tell me about the graduate planning program at University of Washington? How does it compare to the program at Portland State? Thanks!
Can anyone here tell me about the graduate planning program at University of Washington? How does it compare to the program at Portland State? Thanks!
Actually, although I go to neither, I do think that I can tell you about both.
This last week I spent time in the Pacific northwest looking at three schools, PSU, University of Washington, and University of BC.
Of the three, I think that PSU has the best reputation, but from what the faculty expressed, is VERY policy oriented. Washington with their 5 options of specialization, allows for more design, if that is what you want. They even have a certificate in urban design to go along with an MUP.
UBC is very much into sustainablility and the environment. If I had to choose which of the three, I would pick Washington, PSU, UBC. Also Washington's campus is beautiful.... which doesn't really matter.
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Hink_Planner,
You said, "If I had to choose which of the three, I would pick Washington, PSU, UBC".
Which one would you choose?
Thanks
Haha,
Well I meant them in that order. Washington is also very international, which I like. If you can't afford to go other places, they also bring international students in, which adds another level to the learning experience. My pick would be Washington. But don't get me wrong, PSU, and UBC are both great schools.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks for straightening that out for me. I'll take a look at University of Washington. As far as University of British Columbia, I would have some worries- namely that career assistance and financial aid will be limited for Americans.
But that's just me. Thanks for your input.
Actually, UBC financially is probably the best bet.
They give International students (Assuming you are American) a half tuition waver. Which brings the cost of school roughly $6000 a year USD. Which is a very good deal if you have looked at the cost of Grad school elsewhere.
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I know someone who studied planning at UW and she loved it. I looked at the school because my sister lives there and I was impressed with the program. It didn't seem like there were many opportunities for funding, but if that's not an issue for you, they have a good focus on urban design and sustainability concerns.
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