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The Department of Geography stands at the forefront of geographic studies, providing outstanding graduate programs. Consistently ranked among the nation's top departments, it has shaped generations of geographers for more than a century. Its excellence is evident through attracting brilliant students, securing substantial research grants, and producing groundbreaking academic publications. The department excels in all geographic subdisciplines, structured around four core themes: earth system science and physical geography, human-environment interactions, human geography, and GIS/cartography.
Faculty and graduate students form a vibrant, inclusive community embracing diverse viewpoints, methodologies, and research approaches. The department's scholars have earned global recognition for their transformative contributions to geography and related fields. Alumni have achieved distinction across government, private sector, and academic institutions, with numerous leading figures in geography having trained at Madison.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0