Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Community and Regional Planning - International Studies in Planning in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,286
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Community and Regional Planning Ph.D. program is an innovative and growing initiative, having awarded its inaugural doctoral degree in 2000. Our alumni now hold faculty positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, including the University of Virginia, Cornell University, UC Irvine, University of British Columbia (Canada), University of Manchester (UK), Peking University Graduate School (China), and Yonsei University (South Korea). Others pursue impactful research careers at organizations like the World Bank, Texas Transportation Institute, and Seoul Development Institute. This doctoral program aims to equip students with the expertise needed for academic careers and leadership roles in both public and private sectors. We offer adaptable yet rigorous academic and professional training to enable graduates to drive meaningful progress in planning and policy domains. Successful doctoral research demands solid theoretical foundations, methodological skills, comprehensive knowledge of planning systems, and specialized expertise in relevant disciplines. Students can focus their studies on diverse planning areas such as international development, economic growth, environmental management, urban housing, transportation systems, or heritage conservation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants to the doctoral program in Community and Regional Planning will be evaluated according to the following seven criteria for admission:
Hold a Master of Science in urban planning or its equivalent in a related field,
Demonstrate adequate subject preparation in content and quality as reflected in transcripts and letters of recommendation,
A statement of purpose consisting of a 1000 to 1500-word essay demonstrating a clear interest in Ph.D. study and including a description of research interests and objectives,
A score on The Foreign Language (TOEFL) test of 550 or higher on the paper-based test or 213 or higher on the computer-based test for applicants whose first language is not English,
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better on all completed graduate work,
A strong match between the research and career interests of the applicant and current research and teaching activities of at least one member of the CRP faculty.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Writing sample
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Hold a Master of Science in urban planning or its equivalent in a related field,
Demonstrate adequate subject preparation in content and quality as reflected in transcripts and letters of recommendation,
A statement of purpose consisting of a 1000 to 1500-word essay demonstrating a clear interest in Ph.D. study and including a description of research interests and objectives,
A score on The Foreign Language (TOEFL) test of 550 or higher on the paper-based test or 213 or higher on the computer-based test for applicants whose first language is not English,
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better on all completed graduate work,
A strong match between the research and career interests of the applicant and current research and teaching activities of at least one member of the CRP faculty.
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
Writing sample
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,286