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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.
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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
Doctorate in the sciences of the antropic areas
- Aguascalientes, Mexico
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish
The Doctoral Degree in Anthropic Sciences, is an interdepartmental and multidisciplinary program offered by the Center for Design and Construction Sciences, the Departments of Construction and Structures, Habitat Design, Geotechnics and Hydraulics, as well as Theory and Methods . This postgraduate course offers greater flexibility as a tutoring system, which strengthens research activities.
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PhD Programmes in Architecture Studies Urban Development
Students who study urban development may be introduced to perspectives that come from a variety of different fields. These may include geography, public policy, urban planning, sociology, environmental studies, public service management and real estate.