Buffalo,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning in Buffalo United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY
University at Buffalo, SUNY
|
Buffalo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,990
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Urban and Regional Planning PhD program cultivates exceptional scholars and researchers by providing comprehensive study and investigation opportunities across urban and regional planning disciplines. Key research specialties where the program demonstrates particular expertise, global recognition, and focus include: struggling cities and underprivileged urban areas; health systems, food security, human potential and surroundings; constructed spaces and ecological shifts; catastrophic occurrences and emergencies; plus cutting-edge technology, data systems and analytical approaches in planning.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We invite applications from highly qualified and motivated candidates interested in pursuing a career in research and teaching. Candidates should ideally hold a master’s degree in planning or a related field, and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate coursework. International candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English as per standards set by the University at Buffalo. 
Three letters of recommendation from academic sources
- Research statement or essay (minimum of 1500 words) explaining the applicant’s research interests and career goals. Applicants are encouraged to identify faculty members in the School of Architecture and Planning whose research interests may best match their own.
- Writing sample from prior academic work. Writing sample should reflect individual work. The writing sample could be a term paper or research paper you wrote, your part of a professional report, part of your thesis, or a published article. Please submit no more than the length of a standard journal article, the equivalent of about 20 printed pages. If you send a part of your thesis, please also send a table of contents and abstract, so we understand how the part fits into the larger work.
Tuition
USD
24,990