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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 educating exceptional students in both theoretical and practical dimensions of geographic studies. Our PhD curriculum caters to those pursuing innovative research in geographical sciences, typically spanning three or more years. The program primarily operates through the collaborative Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography, uniting GEM with Wilfrid Laurier University's Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. This partnership creates one of North America's most extensive geography graduate programs, offering diverse research opportunities. Committed to research-driven graduate education, we frequently involve students in prestigious national and international research initiatives.