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, 2025
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: Our Data-Driven Future
Informatics applications have long been a part of the Bloustein School’s major areas of study—transportation, environmental management, urban design, mobility, social policy, public management and operations, public health, health administration, and community engagement and empowerment.
The Bloustein School launched the Master of Public Informatics (MPI) in 2019 to provide a vehicle for students seeking higher-level competencies in the field of big data. The program has seen continuous, steady growth over the last five years. From graduating the first five students from the program in 2021 to partnering with the New Jersey Big Data Alliance (NJBDA) in hosting their 2024 symposium, “Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Society & Higher Education,” the school has definitively made its mark on the informatics arena.
Student Perspective
"I am the proud mother of two incredible children who inspire me every day to lead with purpose and resilience. Being at the Bloustein School has exceeded my expectations. The program is a stepping stone to my dream, allowing me to merge government relations, advocacy, and communication into a meaningful career. It equips you with the tools, support, and confidence to lead meaningful change, and the faculty truly want to see you thrive."
Tiffany Granger
Master of Public Policy, 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.
