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City and Regional Planning (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in the city and regional planning (CRP) program offers advanced specialized education for a career in academic research and teaching or in policy research and administration. Recent Ph.D.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: City and Regional Planning  |  Duration: 10 semesters minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants to the Ph.D. program must have a master's degree. Applicants admitted to the Ph.D. program who do not hold a master's degree in planning from a recognized program will be expected to exhibit (or gain) basic competence in the master’s core areas (history, theory, methods) as needed to serve ably as a teaching assistant.; All Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement; Academic statement of purpose; Personal statement; Two letters of recommendation; Resume/CV; Writing sample Application deadline: Fall, January 4; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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