PhD in Geography in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Department of Geography and Environment at The University of Alabama provides a PhD program in Geography featuring four specialized tracks: 1) Earth system science, 2) Environmental and natural resource studies, 3) Society-environment interactions, and 4) Geographic information systems. Prospective students should first connect with a faculty member whose research aligns with their interests and who can potentially advise them. Alongside the Graduate School's standard application requirements.
The Geography and Environment Department at UA cultivates a dynamic, collaborative atmosphere rich with research possibilities. Our academic focus covers the full spectrum of geographical disciplines across worldwide contexts.
Earning a geography or environmental science degree equips you for careers with leading corporations, academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies at all levels. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, expertise in these fields is increasingly sought after to address evolving technological, environmental, and societal challenges. Watch the following video to see how geography reveals connections between locations, causes, people, and processes.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A BA/BS in geography, environmental science, or a related discipline is normally required for admission into the MS and PhD programs.

Admission also requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous coursework and a minimum combined score of 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.

Each international applicant must hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution to be eligible for graduate admission. While individual departments may have more stringent requirements, bachelor degrees from Bologna Accord certified institutions are considered to meet this criterion. We do also consider Indian three-year degrees to be equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree.

TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above

Tuition USD 31,460

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