Overview
About the program
The Geography and Environmental Systems program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) has three foci, reflecting the expertise and research interests of our faculty:
- Environmental Systems, including water resources and earth-surface processes, ecosystem science, and atmospheric processes
- Human Geography, with an emphasis on coupled human-natural systems including the impacts of human activities on the environment, the socioeconomic consequences of environmental degradation, and environmental policy
- Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing, focusing on training students in the application of geospatial analysis to improve understanding of changing spatial patterns in the natural and human environment.
Programme Structure
Tracks/concentrations available include:- Environmental Systems
- Human Geography
- Geographic Information Science
- Remote Sensing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Geography Environmental Sciences View 56 other PhDs in Geography in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- In order to be considered, you must contact a potential advisor and list their name your personal statement.
- We do not require GRE scores but emphasize the importance of the candidate’s personal statement (the letter of intent) and the letters of recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
13607 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1237 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
13607 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1237 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
7920 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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