PhD in Design and Planning at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

A doctoral program for students aiming to make a significant contribution to knowledge in design and planning through independent investigation, original research, and creative scholarship.

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture | Department: Faculty-wide (Architecture, City Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture) | Duration: Four-year structure; maximum six years to completion | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September); application deadline January 10 | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

Year 1: academic research and integrity tutorials plus 12 credit hours of 7000-level coursework (one theory, one methods course, at least 6 credit hours within the Faculty of Architecture). Year 2: candidacy examination and thesis proposal. Year 3: doctoral thesis research. Year 4: thesis submission and oral defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies admission requirements and demonstrate research capability through prior degrees, publications, presentations and relevant experience. A confirmed faculty advisor must be secured before applying (initial email with a 500-word statement of intent and CV). Submission includes CV, a 5-10 page research proposal, scholarly dossier, evidence of financial support, three reference letters, transcripts. English proficiency: IELTS overall 7.0 (writing 6.5+), or TOEFL iBT 94 (writing 22+).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

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