Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
Serving Communities, Shaping the World
The mission of the Bloustein School at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is to create just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and healthy local, national, and global communities.
Graduate U.S. urban planning program
Planetizen, 2023
Public health undergraduate program in New Jersey
College Factual, 2025
Master of Health Administration, nationwide
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Employed or pursuing higher education after graduation
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Education, Research, and Service
The Bloustein School is committed to academic excellence and strives to be an international leader in research, teaching, service, practice, creative activities, and engagement as we address existing and emerging challenges in our region and in a rapidly changing world. Our tight-knit and diverse community of faculty, staff, and students seek to inspire new thinking and strategies to address the grand challenges facing our economy and society.
Spotlight: Bloustein Joins National Service to Service Initiative
The Bloustein School is proud to participate in Service to Service, a national initiative led by the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans and Military Families. Launched in October 2024, the program connects veterans and military families with graduate public service education and a clear pathway into careers in public leadership at the state and local level.
Admitted students who enroll in a Bloustein master's program through Service to Service are eligible for scholarship funding, and graduates benefit from the school's deep partnerships with government agencies to land roles where they're needed most.
Student Perspective
"Even though my journey into urban planning didn’t start at the age of five…I discovered that my life experiences have always drawn me towards activism, placemaking, and community-building. My strong foundation in writing and critical thinking, paired with my interest in community engagement and social justice, launched my planning and public policy career at Rutgers. I am passionate about ensuring that all communities have access to vibrant, sustainable, and equitable cities."
Abigail Alvarez
Master of City and Regional Planning, Class of 2026
Discover the Bloustein School
The Bloustein School prepares students to be the planning, policy, and health leaders of tomorrow by encouraging open discussion, applying quantitative methods for analysis, studying historical trends, and thoroughly considering economic and demographic trends and political institutions and processes.
