Overview

Our City and Regional Planning program from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is highly selective and individualized; each year between three and six students begin the program with 20-25 PhD students in residence at any given time.

Features

Our program is situated in one of the largest, most diverse planning departments in the country with students from all over the United States and the world.

Our PhD students are distinguished by the strong skills they develop during rigorous training in planning theory, research design, and mixed-methods research techniques.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Graduate Seminars

Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Methods

Advanced Planning Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 31 other PhDs in Urban Planning in United States

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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

Statement of Purpose – Describe your interests in planning, your reasons for wanting to enter the profession (or academy, if you are a PhD applicant), and relevant direct or indirect planning experience. In the admissions process, we look for evidence of academic distinction and commitment to the planning profession (and/or scholarship for PhD applicants), but we are also committed to having diversity of thought, experience, and background.

Most Recent Resume or CV

Please upload a completed version of the Supplemental Questionnaire with your online Graduate School Application.

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

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for City and Regional Planning.

Available Scholarships

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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

Chapel Hill

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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