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PhD Geography at University of Oregon

University of Oregon, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Geography requires competent understanding of one systematic field of geography and broad understanding of geographic topics, addressing problems that cross fields. Students develop depth in biophysical geography, human geography or GIScience and conduct independent research.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Geography  |  Duration: 81 credits minimum  |  Intake: Fall; final deadline December 10, 2026 for Fall 2027  |  Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Students complete core courses (Theory and Practice of Geography I and II, Research Design), two methods courses, a breadth requirement with a course in each subfield, specialized seminars, a fields-of-specialization preparation and 18 credits of dissertation (minimum 81 credits).

Career pathways

Academic positions, advanced research and teaching positions and occupations in the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Geography (PhD): a master's degree is required, but applicants may apply without one; admitted students without a master's first complete the master's requirements including the thesis. Materials: CV, letters of recommendation and statement of purpose; writing sample optional. Final deadline December 10, 2026. International applicants whose first language is not English: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 overall or Duolingo English Test 120 (University of Oregon graduate minimum), or a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an institution in Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand or the United Kingdom. Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes; each doctoral programme sets its own deadlines.

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