Platform for the Promotion of Postgraduate Programs
PhD in Urban Planning
Institute of Social Research - Humanities Coordination - National Autonomous University of Mexico - IIS/UNAM - Mexico
General Information
Director: Dr. Carmen ValverdeModality: Personalized In-Person
Duration: 8 semesters
Website: http://www.posgrado.unam.mx/urbanismo/
Phone: 5622-0739 5622-0704 and 5622-0716 ext. 24
Academic program
The central purpose of this Doctoral program is to generate professional researchers in the vast field of Urban Planning, produce cutting-edge knowledge, and reaffirm the leadership of the National University in the training of professional resources within the limits of our geography.
The graduates' actions will be geared towards research that contributes to changing behaviors and renewing thinking about the city.
To highlight the contributions in historical, theoretical, and methodological matters related to urban and regional planning, as well as the real estate development of large cities and medium-sized cities undergoing accelerated growth processes.
To deepen the generation of cutting-edge knowledge about the regions and/or cities of the country and the relationship between population phenomena and their connection with economic activities, as well as with cultural and social aspects specific to each entity.
The graduates' actions will be geared towards research that contributes to changing behaviors and renewing thinking about the city.
To highlight the contributions in historical, theoretical, and methodological matters related to urban and regional planning, as well as the real estate development of large cities and medium-sized cities undergoing accelerated growth processes.
To deepen the generation of cutting-edge knowledge about the regions and/or cities of the country and the relationship between population phenomena and their connection with economic activities, as well as with cultural and social aspects specific to each entity.
Mexican students
Attend an interview with the Coordinator of the Master's and Doctoral Program in Urban Planning, explaining in writing your reasons for joining the Program, attaching articles, professional or research work that justifies your interest in Urban Planning.
Submit an original research protocol that makes a genuine contribution to urban planning, based on the format and scope specified in the corresponding document. This research protocol will be reviewed by three doctoral advisors appointed by the Academic Committee, and based on the results of this review, it will be approved or rejected by the Committee.
Submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages).
Submit Certificate of Studies, Bachelor's Degrees and Master's Degrees.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a discipline related to the Doctoral studies in Urban Planning: Urban Planning, Regional Urban Development, Regional Development, Regional Economics, Regional Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Studies, Land Use Planning, Urban Studies, Metropolitan Planning and Policy, Social Sciences with a specialization in Urban and Environmental Studies, Regional Analysis, Regional Studies, or Social Sciences with a specialization in Municipal Development. The Academic Committee will determine the thematic relevance of the applicant's prior studies.
Submit a Certificate of Studies with a minimum average of 9.0 in the Master's program of origin.
A certificate from the UNAM's CELE (Center for Language Studies) demonstrating reading comprehension in a foreign language other than the one approved during the Master's degree. The deadline for fulfilling this requirement is three semesters from the date of initial enrollment in the Doctoral program; otherwise, the student will not be permitted to enroll in the following semester.
Admission approval by the Academic Committee.
Foreign students
Send a letter to the Coordinator of the Master's and Doctoral Program in Urban Planning explaining your reasons for joining the Program, attaching articles, professional or research work that justifies your interest in Urban Planning.
Present an original "Research Protocol" to be developed that makes a real contribution to Urban Planning, based on the format and scope specified in the corresponding document.
Send a concise Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages).
Send Certificate of Studies and Bachelor's or Master's Degree Titles.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a discipline related to the Doctoral studies in Urban Planning, such as: Urban Planning, Regional Urban Development, Regional Development, Regional Economics, Regional Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Studies, Land Use Planning, Urban Studies, Metropolitan Planning and Policy, Social Sciences with a specialization in Urban and Environmental Studies, Regional Analysis, Regional Studies, or Social Sciences with a specialization in Municipal Development. The Academic Committee will determine the thematic relevance of the applicant's prior studies.
Submit a Certificate of Studies and a Master's Degree Certificate (copies). Minimum GPA of 9.0 in the Master's program of origin, subject to prior review of equivalency by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies, Subdirectorate of Revalidation and Academic Support of the UNAM.
When the applicant's native language is not Spanish, they must present a certificate of understanding of this language, which must be issued by the Center for Teaching Foreigners of the UNAM (CEPE).
Applicants with studies abroad must submit duly legalized documents at the time of registration
Approval of admission by the Academic Committee.
Attend an interview with the Coordinator of the Master's and Doctoral Program in Urban Planning, explaining in writing your reasons for joining the Program, attaching articles, professional or research work that justifies your interest in Urban Planning.
Submit an original research protocol that makes a genuine contribution to urban planning, based on the format and scope specified in the corresponding document. This research protocol will be reviewed by three doctoral advisors appointed by the Academic Committee, and based on the results of this review, it will be approved or rejected by the Committee.
Submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages).
Submit Certificate of Studies, Bachelor's Degrees and Master's Degrees.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a discipline related to the Doctoral studies in Urban Planning: Urban Planning, Regional Urban Development, Regional Development, Regional Economics, Regional Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Studies, Land Use Planning, Urban Studies, Metropolitan Planning and Policy, Social Sciences with a specialization in Urban and Environmental Studies, Regional Analysis, Regional Studies, or Social Sciences with a specialization in Municipal Development. The Academic Committee will determine the thematic relevance of the applicant's prior studies.
Submit a Certificate of Studies with a minimum average of 9.0 in the Master's program of origin.
A certificate from the UNAM's CELE (Center for Language Studies) demonstrating reading comprehension in a foreign language other than the one approved during the Master's degree. The deadline for fulfilling this requirement is three semesters from the date of initial enrollment in the Doctoral program; otherwise, the student will not be permitted to enroll in the following semester.
Admission approval by the Academic Committee.
Foreign students
Send a letter to the Coordinator of the Master's and Doctoral Program in Urban Planning explaining your reasons for joining the Program, attaching articles, professional or research work that justifies your interest in Urban Planning.
Present an original "Research Protocol" to be developed that makes a real contribution to Urban Planning, based on the format and scope specified in the corresponding document.
Send a concise Curriculum Vitae (maximum three pages).
Send Certificate of Studies and Bachelor's or Master's Degree Titles.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree in a discipline related to the Doctoral studies in Urban Planning, such as: Urban Planning, Regional Urban Development, Regional Development, Regional Economics, Regional Urban Planning, Urban and Regional Studies, Land Use Planning, Urban Studies, Metropolitan Planning and Policy, Social Sciences with a specialization in Urban and Environmental Studies, Regional Analysis, Regional Studies, or Social Sciences with a specialization in Municipal Development. The Academic Committee will determine the thematic relevance of the applicant's prior studies.
Submit a Certificate of Studies and a Master's Degree Certificate (copies). Minimum GPA of 9.0 in the Master's program of origin, subject to prior review of equivalency by the General Directorate of Incorporation and Revalidation of Studies, Subdirectorate of Revalidation and Academic Support of the UNAM.
When the applicant's native language is not Spanish, they must present a certificate of understanding of this language, which must be issued by the Center for Teaching Foreigners of the UNAM (CEPE).
Applicants with studies abroad must submit duly legalized documents at the time of registration
Approval of admission by the Academic Committee.
