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219 Full-time PhD programmes in Geography

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University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

We are pleased that you are interested in graduate studies in Geography at the University of Kentucky. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
University of Nevada, Reno4,2(14)
Reno, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Geography

The Ph.D. in Geography at University of Nevada, Reno is a specialized, research-focused degree that prepares students for professional careers in academia, government, private industry and non-profit sectors – with alumni represented in each of these. 

Ph.D. On-campus
8 years$6,678/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The Geography and Environmental Studies programme from Stellenbosch University is research–based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geographical research problem. The dissertation must place the research in a disciplinary context and contributes to the creation of new knowledge. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$1,398/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(49)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Geography and Earth Sciences (Science)

The Geography and Earth Sciences (Science) programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in environmental systems, landscape evolution, and planetary processes.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$30,828/yr
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Students in the Geophysics program at the University of California, San Diego study Earth and other planets to advance our fundamental understanding of their origin, composition, and evolution, and explore the implications for life, for the environment, and for society.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
Philip University in Marburg4,2(10)
Marburg an der Lahn, Germany Top 7% in Worldwide

Geography

Embark on a geographical odyssey at Philip University in Marburg, renowned for its distinguished doctoral program in Geography. This program stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to advancing geographical knowledge.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of South Carolina3,7(7)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

The Department of Geography at the University of South Carolina offers training in fundamental geographic skills and the opportunity for advanced study and research in a variety of fields within the discipline.

Ph.D. On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
San Diego State University4,5(44)
San Diego, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Geography

The Departments of Geography at San Diego State University and the University of California, Santa Barbara offer a distinctive doctoral program in Geography, bringing together two outstanding institutions. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$11,372/yr
University of Oulu4,7(13)
Oulu, Finland Top 5% in Worldwide

Geography

How does climate change impact Arctic nature, communities, and economies? Why are some places and regions growing and developing, while others are declining and suffering? What explains the location of different services, and how can their accessibility be modelled and developed? Find out on the Geography programme from University of Oulu.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
National University of Singapore4,5(61)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geography

The Department of Geography at National University of Singapore is frequently ranked among the top Geography departments in the world, and the number one in Asia. 

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$33,004/yr
Karlstad University4,3(8)
Karlstad, Sweden

Human Geography

Human Geography at Karlstad University is characterised by an interest in using critical social analysis to investigate spatial questions.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
Umea University4,6(27)
Umeå, Sweden Top 6% in Worldwide

Physical Geography

The Physical Geography programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in environmental processes, climate systems, and interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Creative Geographies - Engaging, Knowing, Experimenting

This Creative Geographies - Engaging, Knowing, Experimenting research area at The Open University UK addresses these kinds of questions through our work on creative and experimental geographies to push geographical research in exciting, new directions.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,126/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Geography

PhD students in Geography at the University of Cincinnati must specialize in one of the research areas where the department has in-depth competence. These include GIScience, urban/economic, cultural, and physical and environmental geography.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Geography

The Geography programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in environmental change, human geography, spatial analysis, and geospatial technologies, enabling students to investigate interactions between society, culture, landscapes, and the natural environment through interdisciplinary research.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$38,957/yr
Stockholm University4,0(91)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Geography

The Department of Human Geography at Stockholm University, offers a postgraduate programme in Geography with a specialization in Human Geography.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Cities, Politics, Infrastructures

Much of our Cities, Politics, Infrastructures research at The Open University UK works closely with local government, NHS, third sector organisations and activists, often adopting creative and participatory approaches to open up geographical research to wider publics and constituencies.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,126/yr
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Geography

Our research is underpinned by a shared belief in the importance of space and place in shaping the world around us. This Human Geography programme is offered at Uppsala University.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Planetary Science

Planetary Science at The University of Manchester applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$40,305/yr

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