Overview

We offer both MA and PhD Geography degrees at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, with a primary focus on students pursuing the PhD who enter the program with or without an MA.

Features

Areas of concentration in our diverse and dynamic department include: Earth & Environment; Geographic Information Sciences & Geovisualization; Culture, Society & Space; Globalization & International Development; and Nature & Society.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-16 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chapel Hill, United States

Disciplines

Geography View 64 other PhDs in Geography in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose that explains the applicant’s professional goals, research interests and why they are important, preparation for proposed research, personal accomplishments that demonstrate the applicant’s potential to succeed in graduate studies, and why the applicant is interested in the program and faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Select up to 3 Areas of Interest (using the Areas of Interest/Specialization drop-down box within your application)

Personal History Statement that describes how the applicant’s life experiences equip her/they/him to conduct research and/or how the applicant would contribute to increasing diversity, inclusion, and equity in our program.

Optional: Sample of Writing or Academic Work (no more than 10-15 pages) that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to write clearly, to conduct original research, and to set forth a critical interpretation or argument.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Out-of-State

29422 USD / year

≈ 29422 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10764 USD / year

≈ 10764 USD / year

Living costs

Chapel Hill

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chapel Hill

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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