Overview

The Urban Design and Planning Interdisciplinary Ph.D. at the University of Washington is one of 39 Ph.D. programs in urban and regional planning in North America, and one of the oldest, founded in 1967.

Features

Covering scales from neighborhoods to metropolitan areas, the program addresses interrelationships between the physical environment, the built environment, and the social, economic, and political institutions and processes that shape urban areas.

Programme Structure

Research

Urban Ecology and Wellbeing;

Urban Development Processes;

Urban Environment and Transportation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 31 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed on-line Application for Admission to the Graduate School must be submitted. This will include submission of the following materials. (Note: Materials cannot be accepted via email attachment.)

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation: at least two from college instructors and, if appropriate, one from an employer. Additional letters are welcomed but not required.

Please submit a detailed biographical outline, including publications, and explanation of work responsibilities.

Prepare a statement outlining your career objectives, reasons for choosing to undertake doctoral study in urban design and planning and your expectations from the program.

Please upload into the online application a set of unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Out-of-State

33171 USD / year

≈ 33171 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19011 USD / year

≈ 19011 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Seattle

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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