About PhD Program,
Established in 1921, the Graduate School of Geography at Clark is internationally renowned for innovative scholarship and is an acknowledged leader in the field. Consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 graduate programs by the National Research Council, Clark Geography enables graduate students to train with top professionals and participate in a world-class research community. Students are guaranteed tuition remission and graduate assistantships for eight semesters, paid at a nationally competitive rate ($29,719 for the 2024/2025 academic year) with fully funded health insurance, in order to foster 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.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
To obtain a PhD, students are required to register for 8 semesters of courses (including directed readings, research, and thesis/dissertation work). All graduate students, as indicated above and per Clark’s requirements, must register for three units per semester to maintain resident status and tuition stipend.
All applicants need to submit the following in order to apply to our PhD program: personal statement, letters of recommendation, a resume/CV, academic transcripts, TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable), and application fee. To learn more about application requirements, visit our website: https://www.clarku.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/applicationrequirements/
PhD Funding Coverage,
Clark University graduate programs award generous merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate academic potential, professional leadership, and commitment to Clark community values.
Both U.S. and International students are eligible for scholarship awards.
Merit-based scholarship awards are assessed during the application review process and no additional application is required. Scholarship awards may vary by department and program.
Candidates seeking scholarships are encouraged to apply early, during priority application periods listed here.
Clark University only considers students for scholarships before the start of their program. Scholarship awards cannot be reconsidered or adjusted after a student has begun their degree program.
Application Requirement,
Online Application Form
Application Fee (non-refundable)
A Personal Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation
Your Resume
Full Academic Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test
Writing Samples (required for specific programs)
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
- The one-time graduate application fee is $75.
