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Overview
Our faculty members are committed to teaching and mentoring in a collaborative environment. We provide personalized tutelage and encourage students to work closely with faculty.
Features
Admission to the doctoral Geography program from University at Buffalo generally requires a Master’s degree in geography or a cognate field of study. The department will occasionally consider outstanding students holding only a Bachelor's degree for admission directly to the doctoral program.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Graduate Geography
- Research Design
- Survey Methods For Human Geographers
- Geography Seminar
- Univariate Statistics in Geography
- Geographical Information Systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 55
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
72 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 25 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 55
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission requirements vary by program, but here we provide some general graduate admission requirements. Once you've read these general requirements, please contact your desired department for specific advice and details on submitting your application and documents.
To be eligible for graduate study at UB, we expect:
- A B-grade or higher
- Appropriate standardized test scores (DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores. See the official academic test scores section below for more information.
- Letters of recommendation.
- An internship or relevant work experience (for some programs).
Tuition Fee
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International
11550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
11550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11550 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
5655 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5655 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
1330 - 2300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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