Vancouver,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography - Geographic Information Science in Vancouver Canada | The University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia
|
Vancouver Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,690
(c. USD6,952.73)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program immerses students in independent research while expanding their engagement with specialized areas of Geography. Students can explore research across these key sub-disciplines: Biogeography, Climate Studies, Economic Geography, Environmental Sustainability, Gender Geography, GIS Technology, Landform Processes, Historical Geography, Water Systems and Glaciers, Indigenous Perspectives, Political Geography, Sociocultural Geography, and Urban Studies.
The PhD program offers adaptable, research-focused learning tailored to each student. Participants join from diverse academic backgrounds and receive guidance from leading experts in physical geography, human geography, and geospatial technologies. Graduates develop specialized knowledge that prepares them for professional paths in higher education, public sector roles, corporate environments, or NGO work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
For both the MA and PhD programs, those interested must complete an online application. In this application you will be asked to submit the following documents:
List your preferred supervisors
Scanned copies of all official transcripts
Three letters of reference
Statement of intent (maximum 500 words)
CV (maximum 1-3 pages)
Evidence of English Language proficiency
Permanent Resident Card (Both sides), if applicable
All documents can be uploaded as scanned documents through your online application.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B plus range (76% at UBC).
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 is required with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 100 for the internet-based exam with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening) and 21 (writing, speaking).
List your preferred supervisors
Scanned copies of all official transcripts
Three letters of reference
Statement of intent (maximum 500 words)
CV (maximum 1-3 pages)
Evidence of English Language proficiency
Permanent Resident Card (Both sides), if applicable
All documents can be uploaded as scanned documents through your online application.
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B plus range (76% at UBC).
IELTS - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 is required with a minimum score of 6.5 in each component.
TOEFL IBT - 100 for the internet-based exam with minimum component scores of 22 (reading, listening) and 21 (writing, speaking).
Tuition
CAD
9,690