Overview

About the program

The department’s overall strengths are aligned along a theme of “Changing Environments,” with three major axes, each responsive to areas with strong demand for new professionals:

Human Geography and Urban Environments
Physical Geography and Environmental Studies
Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing

In addition to these departmental strengths, individual faculty members at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee apply their expertise in topics such as remote sensing, GIS, and cartography to problems of the city.

Geography faculty also participate in the certificate program in Geographic Information Systems, which is jointly offered by the College of Letters and Science and the School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geographic Information Science
Contemporary Geographic Approaches
Remote Sensing: Environmental and Land Use Analysis
Geography of Cities and Metropolitan Areas
Environmental Problems
Urban Environmental Change and Social Justice
GIS and Society
The Internal Structure of the City
Argument in Urban Studies Scholarship
Urban Development Theory and Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

More details

December 1st is the due date for all students seeking any forms of financial support

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

54 graduate credits beyond the bachelor’s degree, at least 27 of which must be earned in residence at UWM

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

Geography View 64 other PhDs in Geography in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree.
Reason statement. This statement should outline the applicant's research interests and academic background, their goals for pursuing a graduate degree in geography, and other relevant professional and research experience. The statement should not exceed two-single sided pages.
A curriculum vitae (CV) detailing academic history and accomplishments, teaching and research experience, and other relevant professional qualifications.
A writing sample. The writing sample can be a paper written for a class, a professional project, or part of a longer piece of writing. It should not exceed 20 pages.
Substantial evidence of scholarly potential and commitment.
Three letters of recommendation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

24532 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12266 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

11100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5550 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

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