36 Full-time PhD programmes in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Texas State University4,1(21)
San Marcos, United States

Geographic Information Science

Working closely with a dedicated faculty that is recognized nationally and internationally for its research, mentoring, and teaching accomplishments, students of the Geographic Information Science program from Texas State University embark on a journey of professional development that includes research and teaching opportunities. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$16,380/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geographic Information Science

The PhD program in Geographic Information Science at Arizona State University fosters training of next generation scientists and engineers who will excel at theoretical, computational, analytical and technical knowledge in transdisciplinary geospatial sciences.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$27,810/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geodetic Science

A student at The Ohio State University with the proper background typically needs three years beyond the MS in Geodetic Science to complete the PhD requirements. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The Geography and Environmental Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University focuses on the study and resolution of human-environmental and urban or tourism-related problems and phenomena from a spatial perspective.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$1,387/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(195)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Geological Engineering

Our Geological Engineering program at University of British Columbia delivers an interdisciplinary experience, combining principles of geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology and geology, to provide a versatile set of skills needed to solve a wide range of practical problems related to engineering interactions with the earth environment.

Ph.D. On-campus
6 years$7,003/yr
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)4,4(54)
Delft, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Geoscience and Remote Sensing

Geoscience and Remote Sensing at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) aims to understand the interaction between human activities, the Earth system and our living environment.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$3,066/yr
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(8)
Richardson, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geospatial Information Sciences

The mission of the PhD in Geospatial Information Sciences degree program at University of Texas at Dallas is to cultivate innovative researchers capable of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the geospatial information sciences through improved theories, new technologies, innovative methodologies, sophisticated quantitative analyses and integrative applications.

Ph.D. On-campus
10 years$21,202/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Geological Sciences

The Department of Earth Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Florida State University offers advanced degrees in Geological Sciences at both M.S. and Ph.D. levels. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Houston4,3(22)
Houston, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences

Students can be admitted to the Geosensing Systems Engineering and Sciences Ph.D. program from University of Houston as either a direct B.S. to PhD student or as a post M.S. student.  

Ph.D. On-campus
10 years$7,837/yr
The University of Maine4,3(12)
Orono, United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Spatial Information Science and Engineering

Degrees offered at The University of Maine include the Master of Science in Spatial Information Science and Engineering and PhD in Spatial Information Science and Engineering.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$31,446/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Geological Engineering

A Geological Engineering student at University of Oklahoma should expect to spend at least the equivalent of three full academic years beyond the bachelor’s degree to obtain the doctoral degree.  

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$11,128/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Earth System Modelling

Earth System Modelling and integrated assessment modelling at The Open University UK are about investigating the future of the Earth system and the response to ongoing climate change.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$21,932/yr
Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice3,9(10)
Košice, Slovakia Top 20% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing

The graduates of this Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice possesses the newest theoretical and methodological knowledge in the area of geoinformatics and remote sensing. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$5,575/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1% in Worldwide

Earth System and GeoInformation Science

The Chinese University of Hong Kong offers this PhD degree programme in Earth System and GeoInformation Science.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$5,993/yr
KTH Royal Institute of Technology4,3(35)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Geodesy and Geoinformatics

The Geodesy and Geoinformatics programme offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology develops advanced research expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of spatial data related to the Earth and its environment.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pretoria4,2(184)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide

Geoinformatics

This Geoinformatics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$1,603/yr

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