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PhD Geography at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

We are one of Canada’s leading graduate programs in Geography. Our recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography. Your fellow students are engaged in fieldwork from the High Arctic to South Africa to Southeast Asia, as well as in York’s hydrology, GIS/remote sensing, climatology and biogeochemistry labs.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Programme components: Comprehensive examination(s) AND Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: B+. English proficiency (minimum): Minimum TOEFL 100 (for tests taken prior to January 2026) or 5 (January 2026 and after); IELTS 7.5. Additional requirements: MA/MSc: Statement of research interests (250 words). Application deadlines: Deadline - Fall (Full-time Applicants Only): 2027-01-15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for Fall 2027 graduate admission open September 30, 2026; programme-specific deadlines are published by each graduate programme. The graduate application fee is $140 CAD, non-refundable, payable by Visa or MasterCard.

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