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PhD of Metropolitan Planning Policy and Design
- Salt Lake City, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design offered by the College of Architecture + Planning at the University of Utah.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Metropolitan Planning
- Policy and Design
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
Career outcomes
- Researchers
- Scholars
- Teachers and leaders in planning
Curriculum
- Requires 55 credits with a planning master's
- 58 with another master's or 76 without one: planning foundation courses
- Doctoral foundation seminars
- 12 elective credits
- A qualifying exam
- A dissertation proposal and a dissertation of at least 18 credits in monograph or three-paper form.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
- Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
- Plus department-specific materials
Accepted academic background
Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited, Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education), Plus department-specific materials
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Certified English translations if applicable
- Proof of English proficiency if required
- Department-specific supporting documents
How to apply
- Review department admission deadlines. Complete the graduate online application. Upload university transcripts and degree evidence. Provide English proficiency evidence and departmental materials where required. Pay the international application fee. Monitor the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,364 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Architecture + Planning |
| Department | City & Metropolitan Planning |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $20,364 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110.