Overview

Florida State University is an excellent place for doctoral Urban and Regional Planning study. Our energetic, internationally recognized faculty is committed to training and mentoring our doctoral students as they become future teachers, scholars, and leaders in their various fields.

Features

Our low student-faculty ratio and small doctoral class sizes (typically 3-5 students enter the doctoral program each year) enable close collaboration in teaching and research between students and faculty.

Programme Structure

Research

Planning for an Aging Population

Planning for Health and Resilient Communities

Transportation Land Use and Accessibility in the Modern City

Sustainable Communities, Collaborative Environmental Management

Community Neighborhood Change

Human Settlements and Institutions in the Context of Global Change.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, 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

University Graduate Application Form All applicants must submit an application online by starting at the University’s Online Graduate Admissions website.

Transcripts of all Prior University Courses Work. All applicants should have official copies mailed directly to the University Office of Admissions. International applicants may be required to provide certified translations of their transcripts and degree certificates with certified translations.

Letters of Recommendation via the University Graduate Application Form These recommendations should come from instructors who can speak to your performance as a student and your ability to complete graduate-level coursework.

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

9853 USD / year

≈ 9853 USD / year
Out-of-State

9853 USD / year

≈ 9853 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4023 USD / year

≈ 4023 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tallahassee

Funding

Scholarships Information

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