Planning Schools
Accredited Planning Program Directory
On this page, you will find listings of all the accredited university planning programs across Canada and more learning opportunities.
There are many different educational paths that can lead to a career in planning – ask a planner how they got into the field and each story will be as varied as the profession itself! Yet, some paths are more direct than others.
In Canada, accredited planning degrees are those recognized by the Provincial and Territorial Institutes and Associations (PTIAs), who regulate the profession, and which include many of the schools listed on this page, as well as accredited planning programs in the United States and Australia.
Choosing a School
Taking the step to apply to planning school is big and ultimately, it has to be the right fit. While there is a foundational curriculum offered, all schools have unique courses and learning opportunities, such as co-op placements and options relating to the programs’ instructional language (French and English). Accredited planning programs are also only delivered in person; therefore, you’ll need to consider location in making your choice. If you can, we recommend that you visit the campus, talk to current students, and speak to the graduates of the programs you’re interested in.
Becoming a Professional Planner
In Quebec, the l’Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) administers its own certification process for planners and should be contacted for more information. All other regions follow the certification program operated by the Professional Standards Board for the Planning Profession in Canada (PSB).