Overview

Key facts

Unlike programs at other schools in which Geospatial Information Sciences is offered as a concentration within traditional geography, geology, environmental science or engineering programs, the degree at University of Texas at Dallas is devoted solely to GIS, focusing on advancement of the technology, its associated theory, and the enhancement of its application in a variety of substantive areas. As such, it provides a unique option for students wishing to concentrate in this inherently cross-disciplinary area.
Graduates find employment in the burgeoning geospatial technology industry, in research departments of public and private organizations and in major academic institutions because of their ability to build bridges to other disciplines.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals
Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GIS Theories, Models and Issues

Advanced GIS Data Analysis
Statistics for Geospatial Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 14 other PhDs in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree requirements: Bachelor’s, master of arts, master of science or professional master’s level degree in any field relevant to geospatial information science including, but not limited to, computer science, economics, engineering, geography, geology, management information systems, marketing, natural resource management, public affairs and public administration, statistics, and urban and regional planning

GPA: A grade average of at least 3.25 in undergraduate and graduate course work.

Test score required: Yes

A combined verbal and quantitative score of 300 and an analytical writing score of at least 4.5 on the GRE are preferred.

Letters of recommendation: 3

Admissions essay required: Yes

An essay outlining their background, education, and academic objectives as they specifically relate to a PhD in Geospatial Information Sciences.

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

21202 USD / year

≈ 21202 USD / year
Out-of-State

21202 USD / year

≈ 21202 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14370 USD / year

≈ 14370 USD / year

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 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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