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Pursuing a doctorate in urban and regional planning provides the opportunity to engage in meaningful research and theoretical development within a practical professional discipline. Students and professors collaborate to examine critical contemporary challenges affecting metropolitan areas and regions by connecting academic concepts with real-world applications. The program emphasizes creating sustainable, dynamic urban spaces and communities via cross-disciplinary learning and investigation. Graduates from our doctoral program regularly secure prestigious positions in academia and various professional fields. We encourage you to explore our program and reach out with any questions.
Ph.D. program in city and regional planning normally will have completed the requirements for the Master of City and Regional Planning or a related Master’s degree program.
In exceptional cases, students with a Bachelors degree only may be accepted directly into the PhD Program but will be required to complete the Masters in City and Regional Planning degree before advancing to candidacy for the PhD degree.
The minimum score for graduate admission required by Georgia Tech is: IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band score and minimum Component Band scores of: 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Speaking, 5.5 Writing,
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
January 15