About the course

The Ph.D. in Urban & Regional Sciences program at Texas A&M forms knowledge about some of the most pressing issues our society faces. In this program, you will become a social scientist rooted in the theoretical bases of urban, city, and community planning.

　　The Ph.D. program provides expertise in the research process and its application to planning, design, and/or land development issues. Using rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, you’ll examine the interactions among social-ecological systems and the built environment.

　　Our Ph.D. program is one of the largest in the country, with the most diverse range of research topics available. Because of our size, you’ll work with a cohort of students working on similar projects. At the same time, you’ll get to mentor undergraduate students by teaching courses or supervising research projects.

　　You’ll be mentored by a faculty member from the start of your program. Paired based on similar research interests, you’ll work ly with your mentor throughout your program. Our faculty undertake research funded by federal agencies as well as activist research, where they engage directly with the communities they are studying. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: US$63,294

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	College Station
Fall (August), 2024	College Station
Spring (January), 2025	College Station
Fall (August), 2025	College Station
Spring (January), 2026	College Station

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas A and M University - College Station

To ensure that your official transcripts and other supporting documents are processed in a timely and efficient manner. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. A master level degree is required for admissions to the URSC program. Applicants admitted prior to completion of their master level degree are admitted contingent upon completion of the degree prior to enrollment at Texas A&M University. Letters of Recommendation. Statement of Purpose or Essay. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

　　Required test scores (GRE or GMAT) should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Texas A&M University and be from a test date within five years of the date the application form reached the Office of Admissions and Records. Use code 6003 for reporting GRE scores (Department code not needed). Contact the department to which you are applying for information regarding the reporting of GMAT scores.

　　Graduate Record Examinations (GRE).

　　Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).

　　TOEFL - 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT). A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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