Overview

While most applicants to the Geography programme at Rutgers University have at least one prior degree in geography, applicants with degrees in other disciplines are nonetheless encouraged to apply.

Features

The PhD differs qualitatively from bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in its emphasis on research and the dissertation as a major, original contribution to knowledge.

Accordingly, the doctoral programme in Geography at Rutgers emphasizes preparation in the student’s area (subfield) of specialization, research as a problem-solving activity, and preparation of research results for publication.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Environment and Development

Land Change Science

Economic Geography: Capitalism and its Others

Politics of Nature

Urban Geography

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

Geography View 64 other PhDs in Geography in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement, official transcripts, CV, and three letters of recommendation.

PhD: The GRE General test is not taken into account for PhD applicants. MA/MS: The GRE General test is not taken into account for MA or MS applicants. TOEFL scores are required for international applicants.

Please use the Personal Statement to explain what it is that you want to study and how your previous education, training, and experiences have qualified you and or compelled you to pursue graduate study in geography at Rutgers. Please note that you also have the ability to upload an optional writing sample after you submit your application. You can upload a writing sample from your application checklist after submission.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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