Overview

The Geography program at Clark University enables graduate students to train with top professionals and participate in a world-class research community.

Key Features

Students are guaranteed tuition remission and graduate assistantships for a minimum of the first three years, fostering a tight-knit, supportive intellectual community.

Having awarded more Ph.D.s than any other geography program in the U.S., Clark Geography has a reputation for training future leaders in the field.

Accreditation

Clark University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Programme Structure

Areas of Study

Human-Environment/Nature-Society Geography

Urban-Economic Geography

Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing

Earth System Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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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

Online application form

Application fee (nonrefundable): $75

Personal statement

Letters of recommendation

Résumé

All academic transcripts

English Language Requirements — International applicants only

Test scores and other program-specific requirements

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

59680 USD / year

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Out-of-State

59680 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

59680 USD / year

≈ 59680 USD / year

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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