Overview

Students will have the ability to go beyond the urban studies tradition and be appropriately equipped to tackle the most complex problems facing Asian cities. They will be taught and supervised by world-class scholars that are committed to building an understanding of the pasts, presents and futures of Asian cities. .

Features

At the Singapore Management University, the Asian Urbanisms programme’s objective is to develop highly- skilled urban professionals working in research, policy or consulting-oriented domains that span the public, private and people sectors.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Urban Studies

Cities in Asia

Urban Sustainabilty

Urban Technologies & Smart Cities

Urban & Regional Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Urban Planning

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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

Copy of Identity Card/Passport

Latest Curriculum Vitae

Copies of Degree Certificates and Transcripts

Statement of Purpose, up to 1500 words (Please include your purpose for getting a PhD in our programme and list faculty members you are most interested in working with.)

Research Proposal, up to 2500 words

Two Referee Reports/ Recommendation Letters

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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

25100 SGD / year

≈ 25100 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11300 SGD / year

≈ 11300 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / 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 Asian Urbanisms.

Available Scholarships

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