PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

University Rank:#1001

The Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas is a Full Time PhD program offered on the Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing

The Geospatial Science and Engineering (GSE) Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary program that combines advanced coursework with cutting-edge research to advance the field of geospatial sciences. The focus is on transforming geospatial data into relevant information through acquisition, processing, characterization, analysis, and modeling in order to understand geographic patterns, processes, and relationships at scales ranging from landscapes to the globe. To achieve these aims, the geospatial sciences integrate the geographic disciplines of cartography, geodesy, geographic information systems, and remote sensing with elements of mathematics, statistics, the natural sciences, the social sciences, and engineering. The resulting array of geospatial concepts, methods, technologies, and datasets are used to address a wide range of pertinent questions about the functioning of the biosphere and its implications for sustainability of natural resources, agricultural productivity, biodiversity, environmental quality, and human welfare in a rapidly-changing world.

Current faculty research interests include quantitative remote sensing, land cover and land use change, geography, climate change, and fire science as well as applications of geospatial technologies in agriculture, meteorology, natural resource management, and other fields. The program seeks highly motivated students with strong backgrounds in the geospatial sciences or a closely-related field to complement these efforts.

Have an undergraduate or master's degree in geography or related field
Have a genuine curiosity about the world
Enjoy both the hard sciences and social sciences
Like working with technology
Are a problem solver and analytical thinker

Disciplines

College of Natural Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas

Entry Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing

Professor/teacher
Remote sensing specialist
GIS specialist
Federal employee

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas

Application Fee 35

How to Apply for PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas

Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.

Step 2

Submit all required application materials including:

Transcript Evaluation
Transcripts
IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
Financial Documents
Proof of Immunity
Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

PhD in Geospatial Science & Engineering - Remote Sensing at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville