Overview

Four areas of focus are offered: History and Theory, Environment and Technology, Health and Wellbeing, and Urbanism.

Features

The program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is administered jointly with the Department of Landscape Architecture.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

PhD Colloquium

Thesis Research

Qualifying Exam Required

Preliminary Exam Required

Dissertation Deposit Required

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Architecture View 36 other PhDs in Architecture 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

The application process is highly selective. Potential applicants are encouraged to correspond with the chair of the Ph.D. program and or with prospective advisors.

Applicants are selected for admission on the basis of academic performance and relevant experience.

Application material is evaluated by the Ph.D. Committee and members of the faculty as necessary.

Recommendations for admission are based upon an appraisal of prior academic work determined from official transcripts, the statement of research objectives, three letters of recommendation, and relevant professional work experience.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33388 USD / year

≈ 33388 USD / year
Out-of-State

33388 USD / year

≈ 33388 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16092 USD / year

≈ 16092 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Urbana

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