Overview

The PhD Programme in Urban Planning, Design and Policy aims at exploring the significance and impact of contemporary urban changes and understanding the way these changes can be governed through planning, design and policy-making activities. The programme pays specific attention to recent spatial, environmental, social and economic dynamics taking place in urban contexts, as well as to pro-active advancements in planning practices and to potential innovations in traditional urban studies, urban design and policy making. Based on a multidisciplinary approach, the main objective of both the educational programme and the individual research training is to offer PhD candidates a challenging environment with space for international debate, research, experimentation and innovation.

Career

According to its international orientation, the Urban Planning, Design, and Policy programme from Politecnico di Milano intends to train highly qualified researchers and professionals. They are all expected to work worldwide in academic institutions, research centres, public administrations and the private sector in the following fields: spatial planning; design and management of urban and landscape projects; urban policies and urban studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in Research

Industrial Skills

Research Skills

Innovative Teaching Skills

European Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Design Urban Planning View 7 other PhDs in Design in Italy

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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

In order to access the Politecnico di Milano PhD programmes it is necessary to have one of these qualifications:

a university degree obtained under the educational system in force prior to M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Specialistica (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 509 dated 3.11.1999
a Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to a Master of Science) obtained in accordance with M.D. n. 270 dated 22.10.2004
or similar academic qualifications obtained abroad that are equivalent in terms of duration and contents to the Italian qualifications and previously recognised by the Judging Panels.
Where there are foreign qualifications, applicants must submit all documents required to enable the Selection Committee to establish the eligibility of the qualifications obtained abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

For the first enrollment and for enrollment in the following years the PhD student without scholarships are required to pay an amount of Euro 167,04.

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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