PhD Geography at University of Arizona

Programme overview

A research-oriented degree, the Ph.D. in Geography allows you to design an individualized program of study under the guidance of your faculty committee and graduate adviser. Because knowledge of geography applies in both academic and non-academic professions, graduates often go on to work in academia, NGOs and the private sector. The top-ranked Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Social & Behavioral Sciences | Duration: 6 years / 66 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Courses : 30 units History of Geographic Thought (3) Research Design (3) Additional 6 units of advanced methods study. This course will vary between students and agreed upon by the student and advisor/committee. 18 units of Dissertation

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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