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PhD Planning at University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Canada

Programme overview

PhD Planning is a graduate programme (Doctor of Philosophy) in the Geography and Planning graduate unit of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Toronto. Length: 4 years full-time. Mode of delivery: In person.

Faculty: School of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Geography and Planning  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

All PhD students must: Take 3.0 full-course equivalents (FCEs) , if they hold a master's degree in planning comparable to the U of T MSc in Planning, as follows: 1.5 FCEs in core courses: JPG1120H , PLA2000H , PLA2001H . 1.5 FCEs in electives (at least 0.5 elective FCE must be outside the Planning program). Students who enter with a master's degree in a rela

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Application information

Entry requirements

An appropriate master's degree in planning or a related field, or its equivalent from a recognized university, with a minimum standing equivalent to at least a University of Toronto A– and demonstrated competence in analytical methods or successful completion of one of two methods courses in the current master's program.

Graduate applications are made online through GradApp; deadlines vary by program and are set by each graduate unit. The application fee is CDN $135, non-refundable, and a supplementary application fee may apply depending on the program.

Apply through the official page: https://future.utoronto.ca/applying

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