PhD in Regional Development Planning in Cincinnati United States | University of Cincinnati

Unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended showing cumulative GPA that also includes diploma and translation showing completion of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree (or what is equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree) and diploma and translation of master's degree if applicable. Note: Official transcripts are not required during the application process, only unofficial transcripts are required for the application. Applicants should not send official transcripts unless they are admitted and confirm enrollment. For complete requirements please visit UC's Official Transcript Submission Policy page.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, taken in the past five years. Note: The school normally expects successful applicants to exceed the median test scores on the GRE. The GRE requirement cannot be waived.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores (international students only)
Three reference letters (to be submitted online).
At least two reference letters should be academic recommendations.
Resume or CV
Portfolio (optional)
Sample of written work (e.g., master's thesis or published article).
Select a piece relevant to admission to the program.
Statement of purpose, should include the following:
Summary of your career goals and reasons for pursuing doctoral education.
Discussion of how your undergraduate/graduate studies have prepared you for doctoral study in regional development.
Why do you want to do your doctoral research at the University of Cincinnati.
Statement of research:
Proposed area of concentration (e.g., transportation planning, urban design, economic development, environmental planning, community development, etc.). What might be the subject of your doctoral research? Describe in one-two paragraphs your research interests.
Potential advisor for doctoral studies. To which School of Planning faculty member's work is your research interested related? Explain how your research interest relates to the research activities of the professor.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL is required of all applicants whose native language is not Englishincluding those with F1 visas or J1 visas already in the US unless you qualify for an approved English waiver The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for School of Planning applicants is 550 paper-based 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based Please note that the TOEFL is not a pass-fail test While a score of 80 is the minimum score to be accepted into the School of Planning PhD program a score of 90 or above is preferred