Funding for Your
Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning
CLOSE TO $300,000 IN FUNDING SUPPORT PER STUDENT
Taubman College provides full funding to all students admitted to our doctoral programs. We provide four years of funding, which includes a full tuition waiver, health insurance, and a generous stipend package that combines both fellowship funding and a graduate assistantship, as long as you’re making satisfactory progress toward your degree. Funding also includes a stipend for your spring/summer terms. We do not require an additional application for financial aid.
We encourage students to apply for additional external sources of support when available. We also nominate students for University fellowships when they are eligible.
Students who bring external funding with them at the time of admission should specify this funding to the Doctoral Studies Office so that program staff may consult with faculty and construct a coordinated funding package.
For other financial aid, such as loans and grants, contact the University of Michigan Office of Financial Aid (734-763-6600). In addition, the Rackham Fellowships Office (734-764-8119) has information on fellowships and scholarships from outside agencies.
We encourage students to apply for additional external sources of support when available. We also nominate students for University fellowships when they are eligible.
Students may also be nominated at the time of admission for the Rackham Merit Fellowship Program (RMF), which provides an additional 12-months of funding. The RMF is for US citizens, permanent residents or undocumented students with DACA status who are underrepresented, first generation, low-income and/or working to reduce social, educational, or economic disparities. We also encourage all students to apply for funding from independent sources, such as those below, to support their fieldwork and additional semesters.
Rackham Graduate School
Rackham distributes more than $50 million in funding to graduate students each year. About three-fourths of that is allocated to graduate programs to support students’ funding packages. The other roughly 25 percent is distributed through Rackham-administered fellowship and grant competitions. Students can apply directly for some of these awards, while others require a nomination from your graduate program. Visit the Rackham funding page for information and application deadlines.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Tuition and Due Date Information
Student Financial Services manages student account billing and tuition collection at the University of Michigan. Visit their website to learn more about paying tuition and due dates.
| Michigan residents | Non-Residents | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall + Winter Tuition | $38,271 | $55,925 | $55,925 |
| Mandatory Fees (2 Full Terms) | $332 | $332 | $332 |
| Books & Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Living Expenses (varies by student) | $22,000 | $22,000 | $22,000 |
| Transportation | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Misc Personal | $6,644 | $6,644 | $6,644 |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $0 | $2,508 |
| International Student Fee | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total | $68,847 | $86,501 | $90,009 |
Note: Please check the University of Michigan Registrar’s Office website for current tuition figures. The Registrar’s Office is the authoritative source of tuition information for the University.
