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Planning (PhD)

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, Planning (PhD) is a doctorate in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year
International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Planning at the University of Toronto's Department of Geography and Planning is primarily a research degree: a program of study is designed for each student to build competence in a chosen research field and support the preparation of a dissertation. Faculty work spans social, economic, cultural, and other planning considerations, at scales ranging from individual community design to national policy planning and international development, with specializations including land use, transportation, urban design, social policy, public health, economic development, international development, and the environment. The standard program takes four years of full-time study, with a six-year time limit, and is delivered in person with continuous registration. Admission requires an average equivalent to a University of Toronto A-. Graduates pursue research, teaching, and senior planning-policy careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires an average equivalent to a University of Toronto A-. The standard program is four years full-time with a six-year time limit and continuous registration. Standardized English-language test scores are not required or recommended per the SGS quick-facts summary.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Planning (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Planning (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

How much does Planning (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

Can Planning (PhD) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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