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

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning View 5 other PhDs in Design in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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94

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61

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6.5

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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

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6280 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6280 CAD / year

≈ 6280 CAD / year

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Winnipeg

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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