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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

Research is encouraged in both human and physical geography. While the department can accommodate a wide range of research interests, most thesis topics should fall into one of the following areas of specialization: Demography, Environmental Studies and Resource Management, Hydrological Processes and Modeling, Community Development & Social Impacts (at urban and regional scales), Geographic Information Science and Aboriginal Issues.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: dissertation defense; doctoral candidacy assessment within 16 months of admissions; A minimum of 6 credit units of graduate course work, including the following:; GEOG 803.3. If the student has completed GEOG 803.3 or an equivalent course then another course must be substituted.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e.e coursework required in Master's program)

CAD 5,637 a year (2026-2027). Standard doctoral rate, assessed in three terms of $1,879 (total $5,637 per academic year), same for domestic and international students; the source states it applies to all doctoral programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/geography.php

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