Overview

The Geography doctoral program at San Diego State University complements but does not duplicate the existing Ph.D. program at UCSB, which functions separately from the joint doctoral program.

Features

The joint doctoral program provides the essential education, technical training and creative experience necessary for professional activity including college-level teaching.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Human Geography: Urban, Social, Cultural and Political Geography

Environmental Geography: Society and Environment

Watershed/Ecosystems Analysis

Physical Geography

Climatology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Geography View 64 other PhDs in Geography in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. These do not need to be sent directly from the college or university – photocopies and digital copies are acceptable.

Copies of TOEFL or IELTS (only for international applicants) test scores. Photocopies and digital copies are acceptable.

A statement of your research interests and professional goals.

Writing sample (e.g., thesis chapter, term project report/essay, publication sample.

Evidence of research experience.

List of quantitative skills – if applicable to your proposed doctoral research (programming language proficiency, statistical analysis knowledge of commercial software packages)

List of qualitative skills – if applicable to your proposed doctoral research (text coding, interpretation, photography, art or poetry, knowledge of commercial qualitative analysis software)

A current resume or vitae.

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

11372 USD / year

≈ 11372 USD / year
Out-of-State

11372 USD / year

≈ 11372 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11372 USD / year

≈ 11372 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident tuition: Add $444 per unit to the basic tuition

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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Scholarships Information

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