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PhD Landscape Architecture at University of Oregon

University of Oregon, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Landscape Architecture offers advanced study in ecological landscape planning, sustainable urban design, and design history and theory. Students can work as teaching assistants and complete a substantial original dissertation.

Faculty: College of Design  |  Department: Landscape Architecture  |  Duration: Minimum three years full-time (typically 4-5; range 3-6); 68, 80 or 86 credits depending on prior degree  |  Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Theory, research and investigation (26 credits including Landscape Research Methods I-II), outside analytic-synthetic courses, 24-42 elective credits, written and oral comprehensive exams, a dissertation proposal and an 18-credit dissertation.

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Entry requirements

General: International applicants: University of Oregon Division of Graduate Studies minimums are TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120; a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution satisfies the requirement.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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