Urban and Public Affairs (PhD) PHD Program By University of Louisville |Top Universities
Tuitionfee

1,550 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Urban and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for careers in teaching and research, policy analysis, public administration, land use and environmental planning, and economic development. Three field areas are offered: Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Sustainability. 


Students are required to complete 60 credit hours of study, of which twelve (12) credit hours are dissertation research. Students must pass a qualifying examination before commencing formal dissertation work. Students should consult the Program Guidelines for details. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD in Urban and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for careers in teaching and research, policy analysis, public administration, land use and environmental planning, and economic development. Three field areas are offered: Public Administration, Urban Planning, and Sustainability. 


Students are required to complete 60 credit hours of study, of which twelve (12) credit hours are dissertation research. Students must pass a qualifying examination before commencing formal dissertation work. Students should consult the Program Guidelines for details. 

Admission requirements

7.5+
100+
3+
3.5+

The recommended qualifications for admission to the Urban and Public Affairs doctoral program are as follows:

  • Bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale);
  • Master's degree with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale);
  • GRE scores;  
  • TOEFL: Applicants whose native language is not English and who do not hold a degree from a university where the language of instruction is English must also submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a (normal) minimum score (in the range) of 100 on the internet-based test, or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with a (normal) minimum score of 7.5;
  • A personal interview with members of the PhD Admissions Committee may be required for applicants not fully satisfying (normal) admissions requirements. Interviews will be conducted online. 

Applications must include:

  • All transcripts from all institutions attended;
  • A statement of purpose of approximately 1000-1500 words, describing the students' background, research interests in Urban and Public Affairs, and intended career goals;
  • At least two letters of recommendation (preferably from former  professors).
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

1,550 USD
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International Students

1,550 USD
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