Overview

Students will have the ability to go beyond the urban studies tradition and be appropriately equipped to tackle the most complex problems facing Asian cities. They will be taught and supervised by world-class scholars that are committed to building an understanding of the pasts, presents and futures of Asian cities. .

Features

At the Singapore Management University, the Asian Urbanisms programme’s objective is to develop highly- skilled urban professionals working in research, policy or consulting-oriented domains that span the public, private and people sectors.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Urban Studies

Cities in Asia

Urban Sustainabilty

Urban Technologies & Smart Cities

Urban & Regional Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Urban Planning

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of Identity Card/Passport

Latest Curriculum Vitae

Copies of Degree Certificates and Transcripts

Statement of Purpose, up to 1500 words (Please include your purpose for getting a PhD in our programme and list faculty members you are most interested in working with.)

Research Proposal, up to 2500 words

Two Referee Reports/ Recommendation Letters

Tuition Fee

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International

23600 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23600 SGD per year during 60 months.
National

10600 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10600 SGD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month

Living costs

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