7 Urban Development PhD degrees found
- PhD
- Architecture Studies
- Urban Development
- North America3
- Asia2
- Africa1
- Europe1
7 Urban Development PhD degrees found
Featured
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science
MPhil-PhD in Urban Studies
- Shenzhen, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
This program is designed for students who wish to pursue an advanced degree in the broad area of urban studies, with research focusing on urban policy and governance, urban environment and resource management, urban data and analytics, environmental sustainability, and urban sustainability. It aims to strengthen students’ knowledge in related subjects and train them to conduct interdisciplinary analysis and independent research, with critical and creative capability.
Featured
University of Johannesburg
PhD in Urban Studies
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
DLitt et Phil (Urban Studies) is an advanced level of study in which a candidate has to conduct independent research and produce a thesis that demonstrates a contribution to knowledge in the field.
Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP)
Ph.D. in Urban Planning
- New York, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Urban Planning is focused on training individuals for future careers as teachers, researchers, policy-makers, and business entrepreneurs in and near the field of urban planning—in academia, government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and think tanks. The program equips students with the theoretical and methodological expertise to address important contemporary issues, such as climate change and adaptation, built environment transformation, immigration and migration, housing and community development, and poverty and inequality. It is a highly competitive doctoral program, accepting only three candidates each year.
INRS University
Doctorate in Urban Studies
- Québec City, Canada
PhD
On-Campus
French
In urban studies, you will take a look at the social issues of the day, study the city in all its dimensions. Whether it is to better understand the territory as a place of habitat, work, and mobility, as a management body or space for individual, collective, and community activities, you will produce knowledge that will guide action on the territory.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
PhD in Urban Governance and Design
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
By 2050, two out of every three people are likely to be living in cities or other urban centres, and most of the increase is expected to be highly-concentrated in a handful of countries, including China. Rapid urbanization and growth of cities call for high-quality public services and effective governance to make urban places more livable. The study of cities becomes an increasingly cross-disciplinary enterprise.
Czech Technical University in Prague
Ph.D. in Architecture and Urbanism
- Prague 6, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Our aim is to provide students with professional knowledge and skills for all aspects of the contemporary world with respect to issues in modern architecture. The main target of the studies at the Faculty of Architecture is to support a balance among the humanities, scientific and artistic disciplines.
Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes
PhD in Anthropic Fields Sciences
- Aguascalientes, Mexico
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The PhD in Anthropic Environments Sciences is an interdepartmental and multidisciplinary program offered by the Center for Design and Construction Sciences, with the participation of the Departments of Construction and Structures, Habitat Design, Geotechnics and Hydraulics, as well as Theory and Methods . This postgraduate course offers greater flexibility as it is a tutorial system, which strengthens research activities.
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with programs!
Popular study format
Popular locations
See less
PhD Programs in Architecture Studies Urban Development
A PhD is a Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded by a university. Globally recognized as the highest postgraduate degree available in academia, it is seen by most as a prestigious honor to earn one.
What is a PhD in Urban Development? Urban development studies focus on the cultural, social, and economic development of cities. It also seeks to explain the underlying mechanisms of the system. Students may choose from classes such as urbanization and city development, architecture in urban planning, and socio-cultural housing market segregation. For those wishing to specialize, classes may include street art, mobility, and smart city concerns.
Doctoral graduates in urban development tend to develop exceptional skills in critical thinking, defining problems, and team management, which can boost their business careers. They may also expand their personal lives by improving their resourcefulness, reliability, and ability to use computers.
Costs to complete a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Development vary between institutions. Depending on the choice of a private school or a public university, the program may take five or more years. It is recommended that potential students contact the school of their choice regarding costs.
Urban development doctoral graduates often choose careers in design, survey, or development. But for those that look further afield, the career possibilities are quite varied. Big businesses and international companies often hire internal planning developers to begin expansion designs for office buildings and factories. Other businesses and governmental agencies require cartographers, research analysts, survey forecasters, and transportation developers. An urban development graduate can also excel in many areas of housing or city planning for municipal or governmental agencies.
With the expansion of classes into online programs worldwide, students may be better able than ever before to find programs that fit their lifestyles. To begin your doctoral studies, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.