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  1. PhD Program of Study

    The PhD program in Planning has 3 fields of specialization: City-regions in global context: economic development and social planning. Environment and sustainability planning. Urban development, design and the built environment. Our program is designed to provide students with a broad and critical knowledge of planning history, theory and ...

  2. Planning

    The Department of Geography and Planning offers facilities for research leading to the Master of Science in Planning (MScPl) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. Faculty work involves social, economic, cultural, and other vital considerations. In spatial scale, it ranges from the design of individual communities to policy planning at the ...

  3. About the Planning PhD Program

    About the Planning PhD Program The University of Toronto's Department of Geography & Planning is one of the oldest and largest geography departments in North America. Founded in 1935, the department is now present on three University of Toronto campuses (downtown Toronto, Mississauga and Scarborough), and maintains a roster of approximately 250 graduate students. It has a faculty of more ...

  4. Home

    Students who graduate from our pioneering Urban Studies Program are leaders in city building, community development, social justice work, sustainability and environmental public policy research and creation, city planning, municipal politics, architecture, and other related fields. Enter the program with a specialist, major, or minor option ...

  5. Geography and Planning

    Overview The Department of Geography and Planning offers facilities for research leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Science in Planning (MScPl), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in either Geography or Planning. The PhD program prepares students for academic careers in teaching and research.

  6. Geography

    The Department of Geography and Planning offers facilities for research leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The PhD program prepares students for academic careers in teaching and research. Some may also pursue an advanced career in the public or non-profit sectors, given the rising demand ...

  7. City Studies

    City Studies. City Studies is a multidisciplinary undergraduate program that introduces students to concepts and skills to understand and tackle problems of an increasingly urban world. The growth of city-regions in Canada, North America and across the world raises new sets of urban planning and policy challenges, including growth management ...

  8. Faculty

    Faculty. Urban Studies Program instructors are respected scholars, researchers, community leaders, and professionals engaged in urban planning and social issues. All excel at interactive, small-group teaching, fostering an inclusive and enriched learning environment for students.

  9. University of Toronto, Department of Geography and Program in Planning

    Graduate studies in Geography; or contact Ms. Jessica Finlayson at (416) 978-3377, [email protected]. Graduate studies in Planning and Urban Design; or contact Ms. Marija Wright at (416) 946-0269, [email protected]. The University of Toronto's Department of Geography is one of the oldest and largest geography departments in North ...

  10. Planning, Ph.D.

    Located within a large Geography Department at the University of Toronto, our approach to Planning is interdisciplinary, critical and engaged, where students can pursue their interests in planning theory and history, political economy and public finance, social planning and policy analysis, urban design, environmental studies, and international ...

  11. Graduate Planning

    About Graduate Planning The Planning Program at the University of Toronto is an internationally recognized, dynamic unit within the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. As a community of scholars, practitioners, activists and students, the Program is engaged in research and teaching across the sub-fields of planning, and committed to fostering city-regions that ...

  12. Urban Planning in Canada: 2024 PhD's Guide

    Everything about PhD's in Urban Planning in Canada: Explore top universities, costs, scholarships, and admission requirements for all study formats.

  13. Urban Planning

    Urban Planning. April 21, 2022 School of Cities releases plan to boost mixed-use development in Toronto. August 1, 2019 Measuring success in a suburban oasis: U of T students team up with neighbourhood groups to address urban challenges. May 7, 2019 How to build the perfect city? Urban planner to launch new book at U of T's School of Cities ...

  14. Best PhD Degrees in Urban Planning at Universities in Canada

    There are 8 Urban Planning PhD Degree study programs available at 6 schools and universities in Canada, according to Erudera. Here are the top Urban Planning PhD Degree study programs in Canada for 2023

  15. Urban Development (MPl)

    The Urban Development (MPl) program offers a new holistic process for addressing the design and development of contemporary cities and regions. Our approach — unique in Canada — combines analysis of economic, sociocultural, political, ecological and spatial elements with attention to urban culture and nature.

  16. PhD Program of Study

    PhD Program of Study PhD students work closely with a faculty supervisor (s), who is selected by the student at the time of admission, and with a Supervisory Committee. The Supervisory Committee consists of the supervisor (s) and at least two graduate faculty members (at least one of which must be appointed to geography).

  17. One-year Accelerated Stream

    This course covers established, current and emerging theories of planning in the interdisciplinary context of urban development, and draws from planning and related literatures, including urban planning, urban design, sociology, political science, philosophy, and decision theory.

  18. Department of Geography & Planning

    The Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto offers research and teaching to better understand natural and social environments, and support communities in envisioning more just and sustainable futures.

  19. Ph.D. in Urban Planning, Policy, and Design (UPPD)

    The general aim of the program is for students to develop the research and teaching skills of urban planners and policymakers to enable them to assume leadership positions at universities, in governmental agencies, and in non-governmental organisations. The formal statement of objectives of the Ph.D. program reads as follows: The Ph.D. programme in Urban Planning, Policy, and Design (UPPD) in ...

  20. School of Urban and Regional Planning

    Shaping communities for growth, sustainability and equity. Founded in 1969, SURP is among North America's oldest and largest programs. 3 undergraduate formats, 2 graduate formats, 4 specialized streams.

  21. Application & Admissions

    The Department of Geography & Program in Planning offers admission for September only. There is no January admission. Applicants must first apply to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) through the online admissions application which is housed on a secure server in the University of Toronto. Your application will be considered only after you have entered your personal and academic information ...

  22. Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

    SCARP is interested in attracting students to its PhD program who are interested in topics broadly related to the transition to sustainability through the democratization of planning approaches. Under this broad umbrella, our faculty have diverse interests, ranging from sustainable transportation studies to disaster preparedness, community development and social planning, poverty alleviation ...

  23. Apply to PhD in Information

    The application process is online only. Entry into the program occurs once a year, in September. The program is delivered in-person on campus. The application fee is $125 CAD per application. This fee cannot be waived and is non-refundable. For more information on each of the application steps, the detailed "How to apply" section can […]

  24. Finding a Supervisor

    Finding a Supervisor. Applicants are expected to contact prospective supervisors at the time of application. Potential supervisors names must be listed within the application. Please review the Application Tips for general advice on contacting faculty members. Faculty members listed below are actively recruiting graduate students for the next year.