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38 PhD programmes in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Physical Geography and GIS
The School of Geography at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Geography and GIS.

Physical Geography
Take your skills and knowledge further with a postgraduate qualification in Physical Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.

Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ocean Sciences - Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing
The Department of Ocean Sciences (OCE) seeks to advance knowledge and understanding of physical, chemical and biological processes in the oceans. The Ocean Sciences - Air-Sea Interaction and Remote Sensing track is offered at the University of Miami.
Geography, Environment and Development Studies
PhD researchers in Geography, Environment and Development Studies at Birkbeck, University of London can specialise in geography, geographical information science, environmental studies, development studies, international childhood studies, or community, youth and voluntary sector studies.
Geological Sciences
The mission of the graduate program in Geological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is to train the coming generations of professional earth, environmental, and planetary scientists.
Geological Sciences
The Department of Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geological Sciences and Marine Sciences.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
Graduate Studies in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Stanford University involve academic course work and independent research. Students are prepared for careers as professional scientists in research, education, or the application of the Earth and planetary sciences to mineral, energy, water, and space resources.
Geoinformatics
The Geoinformatics programme at Stellenbosch University is research-based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geoinformatics research problem.
Information Science
The Professional Doctorate in Information Science programme at University of Strathclyde is a doctoral degree programme which allows experienced information professionals to research issues which arise from the practice of Information Science.
Geospatial Information Science and Technology
The Geospatial Information Science and Technology program from Lovely Professional University emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges.
Cartography, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
The Cartography, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare top specialists in given geographical disciplines including scientific and language skills.
Geological Sciences
Geologists study the materials that make up the earth, the features and structures found on Earth as well as the processes by which these features and structures formed. We offer a Geological Sciences degree at University of British Columbia.
Geophysics
Theoretically, experimentally, and observationally oriented Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are offered in a number of key areas of Geophysics at University of British Columbia.
Geospatial Sciences
Use your advanced research skills at the forefront of geospatial science development and implementation with this Geospatial Sciences program at RMIT University.
Geospatial Analytics
The Center for Geospatial Analytics innovative Ph.D. program brings together departments from across North Carolina State University to train a new generation of interdisciplinary data scientists skilled in developing novel understanding of spatial phenomena and in applying new knowledge to grand challenges.
Geography Research
The Department of Geography provides a range of opportunities for PhD research. We offer a Geography Research degree at the King's College London.
Geodesy and Cartography
Graduates of this Geodesy and Cartography programme from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava acquire a complete third-degree university education in the specialization of geodesy and cartography with the focus laid on the following areas: precise, integrated four-dimensional geodetic systems.
Regional Science
The Ph.D. Regional Science program at Cornell University is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of regional, interregional, location, and conflict theory in the context of physical and policy spaces and the framework of existing economic, social, and political systems.
Geography (Human and Physical)
This Geography (Human and Physical) MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter entails undertaking an in-depth study of a particular topic and making an original contribution to knowledge in the field.