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PhD Geospatial Data Science at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Geospatial Data Science suits students wishing to undertake innovative research in geostatistics, geospatial data quality and new forms of geospatial data such as crowdsourced data. The thesis is a maximum of 80,000 words.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research projects include 3D city models from satellite navigation signals, explainable AI for geospatial modelling, polycentric urban systems, and the built environment and collective human behaviour.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 honours degree or equivalent. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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