PhD Geography at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program is for students interested in research, teaching opportunities, careers with NGOs, the corporate world, government consulting, and more. The program offers courses that allow for areas of focus in human geography, notably geopolitical and socioenvironmental issues; the regional geography of various world regions; geographic information science (including cartography and remote sensing); and physical/environmental geography.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences› | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The actual courses must be approved by the student's advisor. Mathematics--complete 9 hours of courses at the 500-level or above with a grade of B or higher.

Career pathways

program is for students interested in research, teaching opportunities, careers with NGOs, the corporate world, government consulting, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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