PhD in Geography in Gainesville United States | University of Florida

University of Florida | Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The Department of Geography provides Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees, along with a Doctoral (PhD) program. These programs combine academic coursework with the creation of a research thesis or dissertation. Graduate candidates collaborate with faculty advisors to refine their research focus within one of our specialized areas.
Our department delivers a wide range of degree choices and courses to equip students for various careers in geospatial sciences. Students have the opportunity to study and work with distinguished faculty conducting groundbreaking research across seven key disciplines: Earth System Science, Medical Geography in Global Health, Places, Networks, and Flows, Geopolitics & The Global Economy, Catastrophes, Conservation, and Conflict, Sustainability & Global Environmental Change, and GeoSpatial Analysis and Techniques. Graduate research spans multiple disciplines, addressing global issues such as climate change impacts, deforestation disputes, extreme weather phenomena, river rehabilitation, healthcare availability, and new infectious disease threats.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Have your official transcripts sent to the University Office of Admissions. International students need to have them in their native language and English and will also need to provide separate certification that their degree has been awarded native language and English. Only proof of a bachelor's degree is required for admission. However, PhD applicants should send transcripts of their master's degree coursework even if it is in progress so that we can evaluate the coursework you have completed. Admissions will require your completed Master's transcripts within your first semester here at UF. Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.

For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.

Tuition USD 30,134

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