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Doctor of Philosophy, Geography, Ph.D.

At West Virginia University

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD31914

(2026)

Duration

3 Semester(s)

Next intake

11.01.2027

Course info

The PhD in geography is an advanced degree with a program made up of coursework, comprehensive exams, and a major research investigation. Students are expected to be grounded in 1 or more of the geography program’s 3 areas of specialization: environmental geography, geographic information science, and human geography.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Semester(s)

Fees: USD31914

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Morgantown
Fall (August), 2027	Morgantown
Spring (January), 2028	Morgantown

Entry requirements for West Virginia University

You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution. The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements.

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Application Deadline

15/10/2026

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at West Virginia University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.