About PhD Program,
The PhD is the pinnacle degree in the field of Geography, and provides the advanced training required for careers in research and academia. PhD students develop a research-intensive dissertation in close collaboration with their advisor and committee. PhD students are eligible to receive teaching and research assistantship funding. These positions are awarded on a competitive basis and include a tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance. A Master’s degree is required to enter the PhD program. Advisors may also expect basic proficiencies in statistics, GIS, cartography, writing, and mathematics – consult your prospective advisor to learn more about prerequisites.
Like the Geography MS, the course requirements for the Geography PhD are designed to be flexible, allowing you to specialize in the area of your interest. All students are required to take GEOG 6000 (Advanced Geographical Data Analysis) and GEOG 6961 (Geographic Thought and Inquiry). Two research courses (e.g. seminars) can be taken from a variety of offerings, and students can fill the remaining elective requirements from courses in Geography or from other departments at the University of Utah.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The minimum academic requirements for Graduate admission are:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college/university,
- At least a 3.00 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA,
- Meeting the Department’s admission standards, and receiving a recommendation for admission to the program.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Below are links to various graduate student funding opportunities, including research grants, travel grants, and scholarships. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. We strongly encourage you to discuss funding opportunities with your advisor, committee members, and fellow graduate students. In addition, it is often beneficial to take some time to do your own web search for potential funding – your research and career path is unique; therefore, there may be opportunities available for your situation that others are not aware of.
Application Requirement,
- Separate applications must be submitted in order to apply to more than one degree program
- Application fees are subject to change and ARE NOT WAIVED
- We will evaluate your file only after we receive all required fees and documents, including transcripts
- International Students only: Proof of financial responsibility is NOT needed to evaluate an applicant’s file, nor is it needed to accept a student. AFTER being admitted, this information IS NEEDED prior to issuing the I-20 Certificate of Eligibility so students may obtain a student visa. (Students being funded by the Department do not need to submit an additional Financial Statement.) Current estimated expenses for graduate students are detailed here.
- GRE scores and grades: We do not admit or deny applicants on the basis of GRE or GPA; rather, we aim to consider the applicant as a whole. Minimum GPA accepted by the Graduate School is 3.0
- The Geography PhD program requires an academic Master’s degree prior to admission.
- Please review the requirement sheets for each degree program for the prerequisite coursework and proficiencies needed
- Transcripts
- GRE
- TOEFL or IELTS
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation
Application Deadline,
Dec 12, 2024
Application Fee,
Please refer official website
