Overview
About the program
The Faculty of Architecture is committed to pursuing research excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment. We look forward to involving the next generation of researchers in the shared pursuit of knowledge creation and design excellence.
Research in the Design and Planning program at the University of Manitoba is supported by an array of facilities, including the Architecture/Fine Arts Library, the Dafoe Library Archives and Special Collections, the Centre for Architectural Structures and Technology (C.A.S.T.) other workshops and labs, as well as many regional archives, museums, and cultural institutions.
Programme Structure
Program details:- The PhD in Design and Planning program requires 12 credits of course work, a candidacy examination, a thesis proposal, and a written thesis, which must be publicly defended in an oral examination.
- Candidates are expected to demonstrate mastery of their field and to make an original contribution to their discipline.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Design Urban Planning View 5 other PhDs in Design in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
To qualify for admission to the Design and Planning PhD program, you must have a minimum of:
- A Master's degree in Architecture, City Planning, Environmental Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture or a related field from a recognized institution, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or equivalent in the last two years of full-time university study (60 credit hours);
- Evidence of appropriate research capability (a Master's thesis or practicum and/or peer-reviewed publications or presentations)
- A record of appropriate experience in professional practice, post-secondary teaching and/or other pertinent accomplishments and activities
- A satisfactory English language proficiency test score, if applicable
- Support from a faculty member who has agreed to serve as your advisor
Tuition Fee
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International
6068 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
6068 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Winnipeg
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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