Universities in North America
30 PhD Programs in Geography in North America
- programs
- 30 programs
- universities
- 27 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 25,901 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Geography in North America and Doctorate in Geography in North America.
North America has 30 phd programs in geography open to international students, at 27 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,901 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 12,590 USD and 32,108 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Geography programs
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Top universities for Geography in North America
Ranked by how many geography programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- 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)
January intake in North America
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Geography and Environmental Science and Policy, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Geography — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Geography, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Geography, Planning, and Design — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Geographical Sciences — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Geography in North America: common questions
- How many geography programs are there in North America?
- 30 geography phd programs at 27 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a geography degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in geography in North America is 25,901 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 12,590 USD and 32,108 USD a year.
- Can I study geography in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the geography programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (30 of 30).
- Are any of these geography programs available online?
- 1 of the 30 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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