地理科学哲学博士-地理空间信息科学与遥感

Ph.D. applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.3 and must provide a clear statement of goals and experience. Admission to the graduate program is not limited to students with a Geography-first degree. Those with a good GPA in degrees in related disciplines such as environmental, physical or biological science, anthropology, economics, history and social science are encouraged to apply but may be required to undertake additional background study not for credit. Some knowledge of data processing and statistics is necessary for all applicants. Ph.D. applicants' programs must draw on the research strengths of existing faculty members.



Requirements for the Ph.D. Program in Geographical Sciences:

Statement of Purpose: general statement about your academic growth, and why you're choosing UMD and the Department.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): GRE combined verbal and math score of 320 (1200 paper based test). The University's institutional score reporting code for the GRE is 5814.
Transcript(s)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
CV/Resume
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students): TOEFL, IBT 96 overall, 26 in reading, 24 in listening and writing, 22 in speaking, IELTS, 7 in overall, listening, reading, and writing and 6.5 in speaking. The University's institutional score reporting code for the TOEFL is 5814. Click here for more information on the UMD English Requirements.
Supplementary Application
Supplementary Application Two
Publications/Presentations (submitted to the Upload Requirements section of the application)
Writing Sample (uploaded to the Upload Requirements section of the application)