Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography - GIS and Geospatial Technologies in Syracuse United States | Syracuse University
Syracuse University
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Syracuse United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geographers employ diverse technologies from various vantage points - orbital, aerial, and terrestrial - to chart and comprehend our planet. Studies in this field cover fundamental concepts, methodologies, and tools for gathering, processing, presenting, and sharing data about Earth's surface, its populations, and natural phenomena.
Key elements include GPS (global positioning system) for acquiring location data and aiding navigation, RS (remote sensing) for swift gathering of land cover and terrain information, and GIS (geographic information systems) for managing, accessing, visualizing, and examining geographical datasets.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (admitted students must have official transcripts submitted from their degree-granting institution(s))
3 letters of recommendation
R'sum or CV
Personal statement: In approximately 1,000 words, please describe your general academic plans, including your interests in geography, why you are applying to Syracuse University and your specific interest areas. Specific topics within these areas are especially helpful. Ph.D. applicants should identify one or more potential dissertation field areas of interest, and identify certain faculty members with whom they wish to work.
English proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo are accepted) are required for applicants whose first language is not English.
3 letters of recommendation
R'sum or CV
Personal statement: In approximately 1,000 words, please describe your general academic plans, including your interests in geography, why you are applying to Syracuse University and your specific interest areas. Specific topics within these areas are especially helpful. Ph.D. applicants should identify one or more potential dissertation field areas of interest, and identify certain faculty members with whom they wish to work.
English proficiency exam scores (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo are accepted) are required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Tuition
USD
35,010