Admission Requirements

M.S. Degree Program

The Department of Geography welcomes applicants with a strong background in physical/human geography, natural/social sciences, environmental sciences or studies, and/or geospatial technologies. A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for our M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Some general guidelines are as given below:

  • Grade Point Average (GPA): *There is no minimum GPA to be considered as an applicant, but most incoming students have GPAs well above 3.00.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE):* We do NOT require GRE scores to apply.
  • Letters of Recommendation: *Three letters of recommendation are required. The recommendation letters are important. Choose recommenders who can adequately and fairly assess your potential, both as a student and a researcher.
  • TOEFL or IELTS: *International applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) is required. For IELTS, a score of 6.0 or better is required.

M.S. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

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If you are applying to start in Spring 2021, please use the ApplyTexas application.

Ph.D. Program

The Department of Geography welcomes applicants with a strong background in physical/human geography, natural/social sciences, environmental sciences or studies, and/or geospatial technologies. A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite for our M.S. and Ph.D. programs, however, individuals do not need a M.S. to apply for the Ph.D. program. Some general guidelines are as given below:

  • Grade Point Average (GPA): *There is no minimum GPA to be considered as an applicant, but most incoming students have GPAs well above 3.00.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE):* We do NOT require GRE scores to apply.
  • Letters of Recommendation: *Three letters of recommendation are required. The recommendation letters are important. Choose recommenders who can adequately and fairly assess your potential, both as a student and a researcher.
  • TOEFL or IELTS: *International applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS. For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 80 (Internet-based) is required. For IELTS, a score of 6.0 or better is required.

Ph.D. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • Application including statement of purpose
  • CV/resume
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (International applicants only)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts
Apply Now

If you are applying to start in Spring 2021, please use the ApplyTexas application.

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Graduate Director

Anthony Filippi
Associate Professor

 filippi@tamu.edu

 (979) 845-5744

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