Overview

The PhD program in Urban Planning educates scholars for positions in leading universities; research institutions; nongovernmental organizations; international multilateral institutions; national, state and local governments; and high-level consulting firms.

The program at Arizona State University provides a strong foundation for undertaking research in planning, urbanism, urban design and urban sustainability.

Career examples include:

chief sustainability officer
city and regional planning aide
environmental restoration planner
transportation planner
urban and regional planner
urban planning teacher, postsecondary

Programme Structure

Research themes:

city building and urban structure
environmental and resiliency planning
housing, neighborhoods and community development
spatial analytics and smart cities
transportation planning and policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 31 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a master's degree in a related field such as urban studies, geography, environmental studies, sustainability, architecture, public policy or public administration from a regionally accredited institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
personal statement
resume
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

The personal statement must be 600 words or fewer and explain the applicant's interest in planning at the doctoral level; academic and professional background and, if appropriate, preparation for the selected area of specialty which may include written samples or portfolio; and educational and professional objectives.

Letters of recommendation should be from three faculty members who can attest to the applicant's academic achievements.

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

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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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