Study Geography, Ph.D. at University of Alabama in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences
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Geography, Ph.D.

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What will I learn?

The Department of Geography and the Environment at The University of Alabama offers the PhD program in Geography with four areas of study: 1) Earth system science 2) Environment and natural resources 3) Environment and society and 4) Geographic information science. The first step in the application process is to identify a member of the faculty who shares your research interests and is willing to serve as your potential advisor. In addition to the Graduate School’s required application materials.The Department of Geography and the Environment at The University of Alabama fosters an exciting and synergistic environment where opportunities for discovery abound. Our teaching and research interests span the discipline and the globe.With a degree in geography or environmental science, you’ll have the tools to work for respected companies, for universities, for non-profits, and in public service for local, state, or national governments, in fact the U.S. Bureau of Labor shows that the demand for these skills is expanding rapidly to meet new technological environmental and social needs. Explore the video below that illustrates how geography connects the where, why, who, and how.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
US$35,924.00 per year
international student fee - $100 per semester
Start date

January 2027

Venue

Tuscaloosa Campus

Tuscaloosa,

Tuscaloosa,

Alabama,

35487, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission into the PhD program normally requires an MS/MA degree in geography, environmental science, or a related discipline, sufficient GPA, three letters of recommendation, a clear statement of purpose that identifies the potential advisor and outlines why the student wishes to earn a PhD and why our program is the proper fit, and a resume or curriculum vitae. The GPA in graduate coursework should be substantially higher than the 3.0 minimum. A student must also have the approval to work with a departmental member of the graduate faculty as their program advisor. Students are not admitted without the consent of a member of the graduate faculty.

The Department of Geography and the Environment at The University of Alabama offers the PhD program in Geography with four areas of study: 1) Earth system science; 2) Environment and natural resources; 3) Environment and society; and 4) Geographic information science.

English Language Requirements: TOEFL score 79; IELTS score 6.5; PTE score 59; Duolingo English Test score 105.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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