Geography (PhD) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

Our PhD in Geography allows you to pursue in-depth exploration of a wide range of topics in human geography, physical geography, geomatics, and environmental studies under the guidance of faculty members who are leading researchers in their respective fields. Our PhD students gain broad knowledge of theoretical and practical geography through courses and seminars, instructional experience through teaching assistantships and lectures, as well as research training and technical expertise through i

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (September), Winter (January) or Spring (May) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master’s degree in geography, or a related field, with a minimum A- standing. Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference. Exceptional students may obtain early entry to our PhD program from our master’s program. Contact a prospective adviser prior to submitting your application.

International applicants: CAD 20,655 a year (2026). 2026/27 international graduate tuition per year (3 terms), full-time, for the fee group the source lists this programme under; excludes incidental and other fees. Source group: PhD. International PhD students receive a tuition waiver reducing tuition to t Source

Application fee is $130 for most PhD programmes, $135 for Management (PhD), and $155 for Social Work (PhD), non-refundable. Most programmes consider applications until full; deadlines are on each programme page.

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