Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global offers the PhD of Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for geography (phd) - urban planning and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.

About Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning

The Urban Planning Emphasis within the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Geography caters broadly to national and international students, its primary focus is on the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming) which is the nation's most urbanized region as well as its fastest growing. By 2050, the region may double in population to nearly 40 million people with nearly 25 million jobs. Much of the existing built environment will be rebuilt. Given global climate change, limited water supply, problematic air sheds, fragile landscapes, and growth pressures, sustainable planning and development is an imperative â€“ more so in the Mountain West than perhaps any other region in the US. The Urban Planning Emphasis will help prepare the next generations of scholars and researchers for the interdisciplinary challenges of shaping urban areas and their regions to become sustainable and resilient.

With an Urban Planning Emphasis, Geography doctoral graduates will be competitive in urban planning academic programs, due to their rigorous training in the foundations of planning theory, practice and research.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Urban Planning Emphasis of the PhD in Geography submit their applications to the SGDE PhD program by the annual deadline in early January, although later submissions may be allowed by the Urban Planning Emphasis Committee in consultation with the SGDE Director.

MASTER'S DEGREE REQUIRED
GRE (no required minimum but scores should be above average)
Letters of recommendation (minimum 2, 3 preferred)- Confidential
Statement of purpose
Complete transcripts
List of courses currently enrolled in and not on transcript

Standardized Tests

TOEFL (for international students). Either a score of 550 [PB], 79 [IBT], or IELTS [composite score of 7, no subject area below a 6]. To be considered as a TA, a citizen of a non-English-speaking country must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English via examination. This requires a score of at least 26 on the speaking section of the IBT TOEFL.

NOTE: A master's degree is required for admission to Ph.D. program (applicants without master's degrees who are interested in the Ph.D. need to initially apply for the master's degree).

Funding Opportunities

We encourage you to apply for external funding to help cover your graduate studies and research. Many of our students have successfully competed for the fellowships and dissertation grants listed below.

AAG Grants & Awards

AAG Hoffman Award

AAUW American Fellowships

AAUW Career Development Grants

AAUW International Fellowships

American Council of Learned Societies

Boren Fellowship

Czamanski Dissertation Prize

Lewis & Clark Fund for Research for Exploration & Field Research

NSF Geography and Spatial Sciences Program Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement

Peace Corps Coverdell Fellowship

Philanthropic Educational Organization

Rangel Graduate Fellowship

Regional Science Association International Dissertation Award

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

Society of Woman Geographers

Descriptions can be found here: https://geography.arizona.edu/graduate-funding-and-fellowships

Please also visit https://financialaid.arizona.edu/scholarshipuniverse for funding opportunites available across the UA campus.

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Fall: January 5
Spring: There is NO spring admission

International Applicants:

Fall: January 5
Spring: There is NO spring admission

Later submissions and off-cycle applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis as allowed by the Urban Planning Emphasis Committee in conjunction with the SGDE Director and admissions committee.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Geography (PHD) - Urban Planning at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson