PhD in Geography in North America
30 phd programmes in geography at 27 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 25,901 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 13,042 USD and 32,108 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Geography programmes
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| Programme | University | Country | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Geographical Sciences (GEOG) | University of Maryland, College Park | United States | PhD | 36,100 USD |
| PhD in Geography, Planning, and Design | University of Colorado, Denver | United States | PhD | 36,688 USD |
| PhD in Geography | Indiana University Bloomington | United States | PhD | 30,748 USD |
| PhD in Geography | University of Iowa | United States | PhD | 29,822 USD |
| PhD in Geographical Sciences | Laval University, Quebec City | Canada | PhD | 10,659 USD |
| PhD in Geography Phd | University of Idaho | United States | PhD | — |
Universities for geography in North America
- University of Waterloo, Canada (3)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (1)
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)
- San Diego State University (1)
- Syracuse University (1)
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1)
- Temple University (1)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1)
- Indiana University Bloomington (1)
PhD in Geography in North America: common questions
- How many geography programmes are there in North America?
- 30 geography phd programmes at 27 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a geography degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in geography in North America is 25,901 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 13,042 USD and 32,108 USD per year.
- Can I study geography in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the geography programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (30 of 30).
- Are any of these geography programmes available online?
- 1 of the 30 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study geography in North America?
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