Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
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Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design prepares future experts to address critical urban challenges through research, teaching, and leadership focused on creating sustainable and resilient cities. Students learn to forecast urban transformations, develop effective policy solutions, and design physical environments that produce optimal community outcomes.
The doctoral curriculum consists of foundational courses, specialized electives, comprehensive exams, dissertation proposal development, and final dissertation completion. This structure applies to students beginning in fall 2019 or after. Credit requirements vary: 55 credits for planning master's holders, 58 for other master's degrees, and 76 for those without prior graduate work. Completion typically spans 5-7 years based on previous academic background. The degree requirements detailed here apply to fall 2019 entrants onward. Regular advising sessions each semester are strongly encouraged to optimize academic progress.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Research describes the applicant's research experience, including the following (maximum of 1,500 words):
Research studies you have conducted to date and how (using what methodology).
Contribution to each of the writing samples you have submitted, such for example whether you collected data for that study, analyzed data, and/or which parts of the writing sample you wrote yourself.
If you are applying for a specific fellowship, add a description of the reasons why you would be a good candidate for that fellowship and how your previous research relates to the fellowship (250 words).
Two letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Recommendation letters play a significant role in our admissions decisions. When you reach out to your recommenders, you should ask them to address the following three questions in the letter. Recommenders may add other information to the letter as they desire.
Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
You are required to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution you have attended. Uploading unofficial transcripts will significantly decrease the amount of time required to process your application. Official transcripts will be required if you are admitted.
The International Student application as well as the Graduate School application called 'Slate need to be completed as part of the admissions process.
Applicants must meet the minimum English Proficiency score for one of the following proficiency tests:
TOEFL (IBT): score of 90 or higher (CBTL: 233 or higher, PBT: 577 or higher)
IELTS: score of 7.0 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Research studies you have conducted to date and how (using what methodology).
Contribution to each of the writing samples you have submitted, such for example whether you collected data for that study, analyzed data, and/or which parts of the writing sample you wrote yourself.
If you are applying for a specific fellowship, add a description of the reasons why you would be a good candidate for that fellowship and how your previous research relates to the fellowship (250 words).
Two letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Recommendation letters play a significant role in our admissions decisions. When you reach out to your recommenders, you should ask them to address the following three questions in the letter. Recommenders may add other information to the letter as they desire.
Applicants are not required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
You are required to upload an unofficial transcript from each institution you have attended. Uploading unofficial transcripts will significantly decrease the amount of time required to process your application. Official transcripts will be required if you are admitted.
The International Student application as well as the Graduate School application called 'Slate need to be completed as part of the admissions process.
Applicants must meet the minimum English Proficiency score for one of the following proficiency tests:
TOEFL (IBT): score of 90 or higher (CBTL: 233 or higher, PBT: 577 or higher)
IELTS: score of 7.0 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Tuition
USD
36,714