Dr. Ute Lehrer

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Biography

Ute Lehrer is a professor at York University, specializing in Urban Planning. She holds a PhD in Urban Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as a Lic.phil. from the University of Zurich. Her research interests include Global Suburbanism, Cities and Globalization, Image Production in Cities, Economic Restructuring and Urban Form, and the Political Economy of the Built Environment. Lehrer is recognized for her work in urban design, architecture, ethnicity, and immigration in urban areas. She has led various SSHRC-funded research projects focused on high-rise living, public space, and suburban identities amid global competition. Lehrer has published extensively, including articles in reputable journals and chapters in books addressing suburban land questions and urban inequalities. Her contributions to urban planning and research have earned her invitations to speak at numerous conferences internationally, including keynotes in Australia and Europe.

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Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.