Overview

The Design, Construction and Planning program at the University of Florida offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and research, as we house all disciplines related to the built environment under one roof.

The Ph.D. program is college-wide, STEM designated degree, and allows for specifying a focus in one of six different concentrations.

Learning outcomes

The program requires students to accomplish the following:

propose and conduct research that adds knowledge needed to support the design and management of the built environment through the critical examination and consolidation of previous research findings;
explore research methods, theories, philosophies, as related to the built environment to identify and pursue major and minor areas of concentration related to a dissertation focus;
explore the physical, social and natural sciences related to the built environment to identify and pursue major and minor areas of concentration related to their dissertation;
develop an original dissertation topic and conduct research; disseminate knowledge through teaching, publications and selective collaborations with various professionals in related industries and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Concentrations include:

Architecture
Construction Management
Historic Preservation
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Urban and Regional Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

Industrial Design Design

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admissions application must be submitted with a non-refundable $30.00 application fee.
Satisfactory conduct record.
Proof of medical immunization.
A complete and up-to-date résumé or curriculum vitae (submitted via CollegeNET) that includes all post-high school education and employment, plus information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31872 USD / year

≈ 31872 USD / year
Out-of-State

31872 USD / year

≈ 31872 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12740 USD / year

≈ 12740 USD / year

Living costs

Gainesville

United States

900 - 1335 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Gainesville

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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