Urban Studies Journal

Urban Studies is a monthly, peer‑reviewed academic journal in the field of urban studies and planning. Established in 1964 and published by SAGE Publications on behalf of Urban Studies Journal Ltd, it advances global urban theory, policy, and practice.

We publish interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research spanning geography, sociology, political science, economics, and planning, focusing on areas such as urban governance, housing, migration, infrastructure, spatial justice, and sustainability.

Key strengths & commitments:

Global and inclusive: Our editorial board and contributors represent diverse international perspectives.

Rigorous and relevant: Indexed in Scopus and SSCI, with an SSCI 2-year impact factor of 4.1 and 5-year impact factor of 5.2, and ranked 7th of 43 in Urban Studies.

Engaged with the field: Closely linked to the Urban Studies Foundation, a Glasgow‑based charity (since 2008) funding pioneering urban research globally.

We serve researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers interested in the changing dynamics of cities, from everyday urban life to large-scale policy interventions.

Explore with us:

- Theoretical innovation and empirical insights
- Strategies addressing climate, inequality, migration, planning, and infrastructure
- Debates papers, case studies, and critical commentaries

Visit us for calls for papers, latest issues, podcast episodes, book reviews, and more: urbanstudiesjournal.com