Working closely with a dedicated faculty that is recognized nationally and internationally for its research, mentoring and teaching accomplishments, students embark on a journey of professional development that includes research and teaching opportunities. The department also hosts or plays key roles in several international, national and university wide research centres.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of the program is to provide a Ph.D. in Geography through which students will be educated in the process of geographic research, the development of new knowledge, and the application of this research and knowledge to solve problems with spatial dimensions.
Expected April 2025
Start date
September 2025
Texas State University
601 University Drive,
SAN MARCOS,
Texas,
78666, United States
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
Master’s degree in geography or a related field from a regionally accredited university
Minimum 3.5 GPA in all completed graduate course work
Completion of a master's thesis or demonstrated evidence of scholarly research and writing
Regular Admission Scores
Official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
Official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
Application deadline: Fall Term - April 15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.