PhD Urban and Regional Planning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The PhD in Urban and Regional Planning trains scholars for careers in higher education, research and high-level policy positions. It is an interdisciplinary doctoral degree first offered in 1968, and the programme has granted over 215 PhD degrees. Taubman College provides full funding to all admitted doctoral students, including a full tuition waiver, health insurance and a stipend.

Faculty: Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning  |  Department: Urban and Regional Planning  |  Intake: Application deadline January 15; intent to enroll deadline April 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students define a primary area of specialization (about 9 to 12 credit hours, including a 3-credit directed study literature review) and a secondary area (at least 6 to 9 credit hours), such as urban politics, urban history, urban sociology or demography. A comprehensive examination covers both areas.

Career pathways

Graduates hold faculty positions in universities and work in government, nonprofits, research organizations and consulting firms.

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