Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Urban and Regional Planning in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Honolulu United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,648
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program is designed for individuals holding a master's in planning or a similar discipline, enabling them to focus on specific planning specializations. Candidates must complete at least 21 credits post-master's, successfully undergo comprehensive examinations, and develop and defend a dissertation. Those lacking a planning master's might need to complete supplementary MURP coursework. This advanced curriculum equips students with specialized research skills in urban and regional planning, preparing them for academic careers or elevated professional roles across public and private organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the PhD program requires a master's degree in planning. In exceptional circumstances, candidates with either an advanced research background or exceptional professional experience, but who do not have a master's degree in planning, may be admitted. Admission may be granted with the understanding that some background courses or examinations may be required.
Consideration for admission requires a GPA of at least a 3.5 in previous graduate work. Applicants are also required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for verbal, math and analytic sections, with a minimum combined score of 300. Non-native speakers of English are also required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS Academic score of 100 iBT and 7.5 respectively. Applicants are also expected to submit evidence of advanced work such as a research report or sole-authored plan.
Consideration for admission requires a GPA of at least a 3.5 in previous graduate work. Applicants are also required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for verbal, math and analytic sections, with a minimum combined score of 300. Non-native speakers of English are also required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS Academic score of 100 iBT and 7.5 respectively. Applicants are also expected to submit evidence of advanced work such as a research report or sole-authored plan.
Tuition
USD
33,648