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
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Disciplines
Urban Planning View 32 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- 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.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- resume
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
- Letters of recommendation should be from three faculty members who can attest to the applicant's academic achievements.
Tuition Fee
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International
33705 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
30912 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
18837 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Tempe
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Scholarships Information
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