The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA), primarily admits doctoral students in the Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) PhD program for the Fall semester. Spring admissions are rare, and there are no summer admissions.
- Fall Application Deadline: February 1st
- Responsibility: Applicants must ensure all application materials are received by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications may be deferred.
Admission Criteria:
The Doctoral Admission Committee evaluates applicants based on their academic record, commitment to scholarly research, and overall fit with the program.
Unconditional Admission Requirements:
- Graduate GPA: Minimum 3.6
- GRE Scores:
- Verbal: At least 153
- Quantitative: At least 144
- GRE scores must be from a test taken within the past 5 years.
- Note: GRE requirements are flexible based on the field of study and are not the sole determinant of admission.
- Letters of Recommendation: Strong references are crucial.
- Personal Statement: Quality of the statement is carefully considered.
- Master’s Degree: In Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field.
International Applicants:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum total score of 79
- Writing: At least 22
- Speaking: At least 21
- Reading: At least 20
- Listening: At least 16
- IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.5
Exemptions for U.S. Applicants:
- U.S. students with a master’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution in relevant fields (Urban Planning, Public Administration, Public Policy, Architecture, or Landscape Architecture) and substantial professional experience are not required to submit GRE scores.
- The Admissions Committee may request written samples to demonstrate graduate-level English proficiency.
Other Admission Categories:
- Probationary Admission:
- Applicants with a minimum 3.0 graduate GPA who demonstrate strengths in other requirements (e.g., personal statement, letters of recommendation, GRE scores) may be admitted conditionally.
- Additional conditions such as completing an approved writing course may be imposed.
- International applicants with low TOEFL or IELTS scores may be admitted under the Pathway Admission Program (more details: Pathway Admission Program).
- Deferred Admission:
- Applicants unable to provide all required materials or needing additional preparatory work may have their admission deferred until all conditions are met.
For more detailed information, visit: UTA CAPPA Doctoral Program Catalog.
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