89 PhD programmes in Geography in North America

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. 

Faculty use a range of research methods including quantitative and modeling techniques as well as qualitative research techniques. We offer a degree in Geography at the University of Saskatchewan. 

Geography at Oklahoma State University is an innovative and vibrant discipline that provides an integrated approach to the study of the interplay of human societies and physical environments. 

Geophysics graduate degrees at the University of Oklahoma require students to complete courses in their area of specialization and conduct original research projects that will result in a Thesis (M.S.) or Dissertation (Ph.D.). 

Earth Sciences was one of the University’s first Ph.D. granting departments. Southern Methodist University grants graduate degrees in geology, Geophysics, and applied geophysics.

The program from University of Montreal promotes Geography as an ideal science through which to study the environment, integrating approaches from both the social and the natural sciences.   

The Geography - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in spatial analysis, environmental systems, and aeronautics-focused interdisciplinary research.

At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), we offer a phd degree in Geophysics and Space Physics. 

The scope of these Geophysics research projects at Western University - Canada represents an enormous range of interests, from purely 'academic' to strongly 'applied' industrial and environmental topics.

The PhD program in Geography at the University of Manitoba offers the chance to work with world-class researchers on problems and opportunities stemming from a changing environment.

Embark on a compelling academic journey at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, celebrated for its distinguished Geography doctoral program.

In the Geography program at University of Victoria, you’ll work on important issues affecting society today, like conservation and the changing climate’s effect on human systems.

The PhD in Global and Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University is an innovative interdisciplinary degree which combines the theories and practices of three key social science disciplines; geography, sociocultural anthropology, and sociology.

The PhD Geography program at Simon Fraser University offers an opportunity to stengthen research and analytical skills, while contributing to a deeper or more nuanced understanding of a specific topic within the discipline. 

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics at the University of Ottawa conducts research and teaching on the interrelationships between human society and the physical world.

The Geography programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in environmental systems, spatial technologies, human-environment interactions, and sustainable management of natural and built environments.

The PhD in Geography at Texas A&M University is designed to give candidates a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of their professional field (physical, human, human-environment) and training in methods of research that will provide the student the necessary intellectual and technical foundation to solve geographical problems across multiple spatial scales.

The University of Delaware offers programs leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in Geography. Students work closely with their advisory committee to design and complete the graduate degree in physical geography, human geography or coupled human-environment systems.

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. 

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