Syracuse,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in GIS and Geospatial Technology 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
GIS and geospatial technologies integrate diverse theoretical concepts and practical applications to solve real-world challenges. This field includes methodologies, techniques, and technologies for gathering, processing, visualizing, sharing, and interpreting data about our planet, its populations, and natural phenomena through digital systems.
Key elements include GPS (global positioning system) for acquiring location data and aiding navigation, RS (remote sensing) for swiftly gathering terrain and environmental information, and GIS (geographic information systems) for managing, accessing, presenting, and examining geographic information.
Geospatial experts employ structured observation and data-driven approaches to investigate information accuracy, web-based and mobile cartography, cartographic aesthetics, community-involved GIS, large datasets, and social consequences. Geography researchers in this specialization explore geodesign principles for building and city development, the evolution of mapping techniques, vegetation patterns with historical landscape transformations, and participatory GIS for grassroots initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You will need to create an account through which you can electronically upload all the necessary documents listed below:
Transcripts from previous institutions
Three letters of reference
Statement of intent. This may be up to 1000 words and describe your general academic plans, including your interests in geography, why you decided to select Syracuse, and what you hope to study here. Specific topics within these areas would be especially helpful. The PhD applicant should identify one or more potential dissertation field areas of interest, and identify certain faculty members with whom you wish to work.
An application fee form.
For international students only:
Visit the Slutzker Center for International Services for information about visa requirements.
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (only required for applicants whose first language is not English).
Transcripts from previous institutions
Three letters of reference
Statement of intent. This may be up to 1000 words and describe your general academic plans, including your interests in geography, why you decided to select Syracuse, and what you hope to study here. Specific topics within these areas would be especially helpful. The PhD applicant should identify one or more potential dissertation field areas of interest, and identify certain faculty members with whom you wish to work.
An application fee form.
For international students only:
Visit the Slutzker Center for International Services for information about visa requirements.
TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores (only required for applicants whose first language is not English).
Tuition
USD
35,010