PhD Geodetic Science at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Geodetic Science builds on three tracks: geodesy, mapping and geographical information science, and geodesy and geodynamics. Students with a proper background typically need three years beyond the MS to complete the degree.

Department: School of Earth Sciences | Duration: Typically 3 years beyond the MS in Geodetic Science | Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study across the geodetic science tracks; students entering directly with an equivalent MS from another programme may need to take some MS-level geodetic science courses to meet prerequisites for PhD courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test optional, at the discretion of the potential academic advisor (page text refers to the 2021 application sessions). International applicants: proof of English proficiency with minimums of TOEFL iBT 4.0 (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120. Application deadlines (US / international): Spring 2027 Dec 21, 2026; Summer 2027 Jun 27, 2027; Autumn 2027 Jul 27, 2027. Applicants interested in teaching assistantships or research fellowships for Fall 2027 should apply by November 30, 2026.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Duration: Typically 3 years beyond the MS in Geodetic Science

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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