Overview

This program brings together two outstanding institutions and offers a unique opportunity for doctoral study in New Mexico’s diverse and distinctive landscapes. The program offers advantages for students by merging two departments across the state and allowing students to have access to faculty and institutional resources on both campuses.

Features

The Geography Ph.D. Program at The University of New Mexico builds upon the strengths of the two departments by providing the education, training, and experience necessary for professional careers in higher education, private industry, and government.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Geographic Theory and Application

Integrative Research Design

Professional Geographic Practice

Geography

Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, 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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.

Scores from English proficiency tests, if English is not your first language

A current resume or curriculum vitae

A letter of intent, usually 2-3 pages long, that describes: 1) your background; 2) your interest in our program; 3) your intended research direction; and 4) your post-graduation career plans. Additionally, in your statement, you should identify your proposed faculty advisor, and your proposed home campus (UNM in Albuquerque, or NMSU in Las Cruces).

Contact information for three people who will provide a recommendation for you. You do not need to collect letters of recommendation from these people, who will be invited to complete their recommendations electronically.

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

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Albuquerque

Funding

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