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 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 32 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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 72 months.
National

32811 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32811 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

18792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18792 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Seattle

1480 - 2580 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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