Overview

The Geography program at Clark University enables graduate students to train with top professionals and participate in a world-class research community.

Key Features

Students are guaranteed tuition remission and graduate assistantships for a minimum of the first three years, fostering a tight-knit, supportive intellectual community.

Having awarded more Ph.D.s than any other geography program in the U.S., Clark Geography has a reputation for training future leaders in the field.

Accreditation

Clark University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Areas of Study

Human-Environment/Nature-Society Geography

Urban-Economic Geography

Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing

Earth System Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form

Application fee (nonrefundable): $75

Personal statement

Letters of recommendation

Résumé

All academic transcripts

English Language Requirements — International applicants only

Test scores and other program-specific requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

57440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 57440 USD per year during 48 months.
National

57440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 57440 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

57440 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 57440 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Worcester

1100 - 1620 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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