Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning PHD Programme By Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) |TopUniversities

Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning program began in 1426 AH/2005 CE. The academic field of Urban and Regional Planning has a significant impact and plays a vital role in the implementation of national development plans worldwide. Saudi Arabia realized the importance of this discipline early on and since 1970s has supported the advancement and growth of this crucial field in the Kingdom. Urban and regional planners are intricately involved in the development of the social, economic, architectural assets as well as in the planning and construction of the Kingdom’s cities and villages. It aims to enhance and advance knowledge and skills and thereby prepare graduate students in carrying out meaningful research and be competent professionals to offer high-quality community services in the field of local, regional, and national planning.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Urban and Regional Planning program began in 1426 AH/2005 CE. The academic field of Urban and Regional Planning has a significant impact and plays a vital role in the implementation of national development plans worldwide. Saudi Arabia realized the importance of this discipline early on and since 1970s has supported the advancement and growth of this crucial field in the Kingdom. Urban and regional planners are intricately involved in the development of the social, economic, architectural assets as well as in the planning and construction of the Kingdom’s cities and villages. It aims to enhance and advance knowledge and skills and thereby prepare graduate students in carrying out meaningful research and be competent professionals to offer high-quality community services in the field of local, regional, and national planning.

Admission Requirements

5+
Applicants should either be citizens of Saudi Arabia or if they are not citizens, they must have been awarded an official postgraduate scholarship; Applicants should have a degree from a Saudi university or from an accredited university from outside the Kingdom; Students must exhibit proper conduct, behavior and be medically fit; Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from professors who have taught them; Master’s degree in the same field; Pass the English test IELTS (5) degree or its equivalent.

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