3 Urban Design PhD degrees found
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3 Urban Design PhD degrees found
University of Washington
Ph.D. in Urban Design & Planning
- Seattle, USA
PhD
On-Campus
English
The Urban Design & Planning Interdisciplinary Ph.D. at the University of Washington is one of 39 Ph.D. programs in urban and regional planning in North America and one of the oldest, founded in 1967.
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.
University of Virginia
Constructed Environment, Ph.D.ย ย
- Charlottesville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Constructed Environment, Ph.D. program is designed to provide advanced education and research opportunities for students interested in the interdisciplinary study and design of energy-efficient, s...
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PhD Degrees in Architecture Studies Urban Design
Urban design is a practice intended to help shape cities and towns while establishing and implementing plans to allow for future growth. Common areas of study for students of urban design include architectural design, urban planning, highway engineering and landscape design.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Masterโs degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.