About PhD Program,
The Master of Urban & Regional Planning program is taught in one of Florida’s most vibrant urban regions at one of the nation’s top 50 public research Universities. Join our program today!
Planning is dynamic and our program reflects that. At USF, our interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to create a customized course of study tailored to fit your passions and the demands of today’s urban planners.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
Bachelor’s degrees from institutions in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) are considered equivalent based on the Bologna Accord. For applicants with a 3-year bachelor’s degree with less than 120 hours that was received at a non-Bologna Accord institution, we require a transcript evaluation from a NACES member to confirm equivalency.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, and who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S., must also demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Refer to the list of English-speaking countries to determine if you must meet this requirement.
PhD Funding Coverage,
The primary departmental funding opportunity for MURP students is the fellowship program. MURP fellowships provide an approximately 20 hour per week internship with area planning employers. We also offer one highly competitive graduate assistantship (GA) position in the MURP program with an approximately 20 hour per week workload. Fellowship and GA opportunities are only available to students who have been admitted into the MURP program. Appointments are typically for an entire academic year and, in some cases, may be renewed for up to two years.
To qualify for a fellowship or GA position, students must first be admitted into the MURP program. To be eligible for the tuition waiver that accompanies the stipend, students must also enroll in classes full-time (9 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester). The tuition waiver only covers about 80% of the in-state tuition rate. The remaining 20% of the fees are the responsibility of the student.
These opportunities are primarily available with a Fall semester start date. However, we sometimes do have a few opportunities that become available with a Spring semester start date, so you are encouraged to apply during any time of the year. Only completed application packets that are submitted by the priority deadline will be considered for internal funding. Please be aware that graduate funding is not guaranteed!
Application Requirement,
Undergraduate transcripts
Letter of intent
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo scores
Writing sample
Foreign transcript evaluation services
Application Deadline,
Mar 01, 2025
Application Fee,
Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee.
