Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geography in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The doctoral program is designed for individuals who have proven their ability to perform autonomous research. Our department excels at guiding graduate studies across multiple specialties including spatial analysis and transportation geography, urban and economic geography, population studies and migration patterns, demographic research, social justice and ethnic geographies, climate change impacts and environmental history, human-environment relationships, natural environment geography (with emphasis on biogeography and landform studies), and Geographic Information Systems. Our faculty possesses expertise to mentor students employing diverse methodologies, from historical, qualitative, and social theory approaches to quantitative, computational, and geospatial techniques. The department has particular strengths in overseeing graduate research in natural environment geography (focusing on biogeography, ancient climate studies, and landform evolution), spatial analysis (including site selection studies, environmental simulation, and GIS applications), and human geography (covering economic systems, urban development, transportation networks, population dynamics, and cultural patterns).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Completion of a Master's Degree is expected prior to full admission into a Ph.D. program.
Although new graduate students may begin during any term, the Fall semester is strongly recommended.
The application deadline for Fall term is February 1.
However, to be assured consideration for first-round departmental funding offers for Fall semester, all application materials for domestic and international applicants must be received by December 15th.
A 3.00 (4.00 scale) or higher undergraduate grade point average is normally required for admission to a graduate degree program.
Official transcripts of all previous college work and a minimum of three letters of recommendation are required.
No single criterion will dominate but the aggregate should provide strong evidence of ability and potential.
Foreign students without degrees from an accredited U.S. institution must submit TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 PBT or 95 iBT required for admission) or IELTS (minimum of 7.0 required for admission). Official scores required prior to admission.
Although new graduate students may begin during any term, the Fall semester is strongly recommended.
The application deadline for Fall term is February 1.
However, to be assured consideration for first-round departmental funding offers for Fall semester, all application materials for domestic and international applicants must be received by December 15th.
A 3.00 (4.00 scale) or higher undergraduate grade point average is normally required for admission to a graduate degree program.
Official transcripts of all previous college work and a minimum of three letters of recommendation are required.
No single criterion will dominate but the aggregate should provide strong evidence of ability and potential.
Foreign students without degrees from an accredited U.S. institution must submit TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 PBT or 95 iBT required for admission) or IELTS (minimum of 7.0 required for admission). Official scores required prior to admission.
Tuition
USD
32,108