48 monthsProgramme duration
6,505 USDTuition Fee/year
Programme overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) program at Sun Yat-sen University is a distinctive interdisciplinary field that combines geography and planning. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, this program fully leverages the traditional strengths of Sun Yat-sen University's geographical research, closely follows the academic frontiers of geography and urban and regional planning, and addresses the major needs of national strategies and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Adhering to the principles of "strengthening the foundation, emphasizing innovation, and aligning with international standards," the program cultivates high-level professionals with a solid theoretical foundation in urban and regional planning, proficient in urban and regional planning research methods, knowledge of the current state and cutting-edge developments in the discipline, an international perspective and communication skills, and the ability to integrate theory with practice and independently conduct research and application work in urban and regional planning.
Currently, this major has 36 full-time faculty members, including 12 professors, 21 associate professors or senior lecturers, 4 national-level outstanding young talents, 10 national registered urban planners, and 1 first-class registered architect. Research areas cover urban geography, economic geography, rural geography, socio-cultural geography, transportation geography, health geography, tourism geography, behavioral geography, urban and rural planning, tourism planning, and land use planning. 70% of the faculty have overseas study or visiting scholar experience, and there are 2 foreign faculty members. Many faculty members serve on committees of international and domestic academic organizations, and as associate editors or editorial board members of top-tier domestic and international journals. The major boasts strong research capabilities, consistently ranking among the top three in the country in the number of national grants received. Four faculty members were selected for Stanford University's 2023 list of the top 2% of scientists globally. Research institutions supported by the Human Geography and Urban and Rural Planning majors include the China Institute for Regional Coordinated Development and Rural Construction, the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Urbanization and Geographical Environment Spatial Simulation, the Institute of Urbanization of Sun Yat-sen University, and the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of Sun Yat-sen University.
The doctoral program in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) at Sun Yat-sen University has a four-year program duration.
Currently, this major has 36 full-time faculty members, including 12 professors, 21 associate professors or senior lecturers, 4 national-level outstanding young talents, 10 national registered urban planners, and 1 first-class registered architect. Research areas cover urban geography, economic geography, rural geography, socio-cultural geography, transportation geography, health geography, tourism geography, behavioral geography, urban and rural planning, tourism planning, and land use planning. 70% of the faculty have overseas study or visiting scholar experience, and there are 2 foreign faculty members. Many faculty members serve on committees of international and domestic academic organizations, and as associate editors or editorial board members of top-tier domestic and international journals. The major boasts strong research capabilities, consistently ranking among the top three in the country in the number of national grants received. Four faculty members were selected for Stanford University's 2023 list of the top 2% of scientists globally. Research institutions supported by the Human Geography and Urban and Rural Planning majors include the China Institute for Regional Coordinated Development and Rural Construction, the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Urbanization and Geographical Environment Spatial Simulation, the Institute of Urbanization of Sun Yat-sen University, and the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of Sun Yat-sen University.
The doctoral program in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) at Sun Yat-sen University has a four-year program duration.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Urban Planning
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) program at Sun Yat-sen University is a distinctive interdisciplinary field that combines geography and planning. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, this program fully leverages the traditional strengths of Sun Yat-sen University's geographical research, closely follows the academic frontiers of geography and urban and regional planning, and addresses the major needs of national strategies and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Adhering to the principles of "strengthening the foundation, emphasizing innovation, and aligning with international standards," the program cultivates high-level professionals with a solid theoretical foundation in urban and regional planning, proficient in urban and regional planning research methods, knowledge of the current state and cutting-edge developments in the discipline, an international perspective and communication skills, and the ability to integrate theory with practice and independently conduct research and application work in urban and regional planning.
Currently, this major has 36 full-time faculty members, including 12 professors, 21 associate professors or senior lecturers, 4 national-level outstanding young talents, 10 national registered urban planners, and 1 first-class registered architect. Research areas cover urban geography, economic geography, rural geography, socio-cultural geography, transportation geography, health geography, tourism geography, behavioral geography, urban and rural planning, tourism planning, and land use planning. 70% of the faculty have overseas study or visiting scholar experience, and there are 2 foreign faculty members. Many faculty members serve on committees of international and domestic academic organizations, and as associate editors or editorial board members of top-tier domestic and international journals. The major boasts strong research capabilities, consistently ranking among the top three in the country in the number of national grants received. Four faculty members were selected for Stanford University's 2023 list of the top 2% of scientists globally. Research institutions supported by the Human Geography and Urban and Rural Planning majors include the China Institute for Regional Coordinated Development and Rural Construction, the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Urbanization and Geographical Environment Spatial Simulation, the Institute of Urbanization of Sun Yat-sen University, and the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of Sun Yat-sen University.
The doctoral program in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) at Sun Yat-sen University has a four-year program duration.
Currently, this major has 36 full-time faculty members, including 12 professors, 21 associate professors or senior lecturers, 4 national-level outstanding young talents, 10 national registered urban planners, and 1 first-class registered architect. Research areas cover urban geography, economic geography, rural geography, socio-cultural geography, transportation geography, health geography, tourism geography, behavioral geography, urban and rural planning, tourism planning, and land use planning. 70% of the faculty have overseas study or visiting scholar experience, and there are 2 foreign faculty members. Many faculty members serve on committees of international and domestic academic organizations, and as associate editors or editorial board members of top-tier domestic and international journals. The major boasts strong research capabilities, consistently ranking among the top three in the country in the number of national grants received. Four faculty members were selected for Stanford University's 2023 list of the top 2% of scientists globally. Research institutions supported by the Human Geography and Urban and Rural Planning majors include the China Institute for Regional Coordinated Development and Rural Construction, the Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Urbanization and Geographical Environment Spatial Simulation, the Institute of Urbanization of Sun Yat-sen University, and the Center for Urban and Regional Studies of Sun Yat-sen University.
The doctoral program in Geography (Urban and Regional Planning) at Sun Yat-sen University has a four-year program duration.
Admission Requirements
4 Years
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
International
6,505 USD
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