PhD in Geography - Economy and Society in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo's Department of Geography and Environmental Management (GEM) provides a dynamic graduate research atmosphere for both master's and doctoral candidates. As the most research-intensive unit within the Faculty of Environment, we focus on cultivating exceptional students through theoretical and practical geographical education. Our PhD curriculum caters to those pursuing innovative geographical research, typically spanning three or more years. Primarily delivered through the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography - a collaborative initiative with Wilfrid Laurier University's Department of Geography and Environmental Studies - we form one of North America's most extensive geography graduate programs. This partnership enables diverse research opportunities while maintaining our commitment to research-driven graduate education, frequently involving students in prestigious national and international research endeavors.