About PhD Program,
The PhD Geography program is a full-time, research degree that emphasizes the development of a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning.
Skills of critical analysis, of abstraction, of interpretation, and of clear oral and written presentation are essential. The student is expected to develop and demonstrate these qualities in an original, scholarly dissertation.
Program Overview
Our program structure is neither as formally-structured as that in many American departments nor as informal as has been common in Europe.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies sets the minimum requirements for admission to any graduate program at UBC. International students should also check their country’s specific requirements as they may differ.
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants. The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please refer to specific Graduate Degree Programs for detailed information regarding the program to which you intend to apply, including deadlines and specific admission requirements. Please note that the number of applications to UBC graduate programs always exceed the number of seats available, and meeting the minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Make the most of the financial resources available to you as a UBC student.
The Department of Geography has various funding opportunities for all graduate students including internal and external awards, scholarships, and research funding.
We work with every student to try to provide a consistent, basic level of funding of a minimum $26,000 in income per year to all graduate students. Most of our full-time MA/MSc and PhD students receive income in the form of scholarships/fellowships and/or teaching/research assistantships.
Application Requirement,
- List your preferred supervisors
- Scanned copies of all official transcripts
- Three letters of reference
- Statement of intent (maximum 500 words)
- CV (maximum 1-3 pages)
- Evidence of English Language proficiency
- Permanent Resident Card (Both sides), if applicable
All documents can be uploaded as scanned documents through your online application.
Please go through each section carefully and ensure that your documents are fully completed.
Application Deadline,
Jan 01, 2025
Application Fee,
- Canadians (and Permanent Residents, Refugees, Diplomats): (CDN) $116.25
- International Applicants: (CDN) $168.25
