Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno
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    Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno

    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America
    United States of America, Reno
    University Rank:#1001
    Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno

    The Geography at University of Nevada, Reno is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Reno , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 28, 2027.

    About Master of Geography

    The Department of Geography offers an M.S. in Geography. Department of Geography faculty members possess a range of interdisciplinary strengths and expertise in the areas of human, human-environment and physical geography, supported by the use of computational technologies such as geographic information systems, remote sensing, modeling and data analytics. The faculty is renowned for its teaching and mentoring, with individual members having garnered university, state and national teaching awards.

    Department research specialties span the full range of the discipline, with specific focus on climatology (including paleoclimatology), water resources, snow hydrology, cultural and historical geography, human-environment relations, political ecology, paleoecology, GIS and geotechnologies, transportation and urban geography, biogeography, wildlife and landscape ecology, natural resource management and conflict, and conservation science and planning. These specialties in physical and human-environment geography are supported by laboratory facilities for paleoclimate and paleoecologic reconstruction; the Nevada State Climate Office, and geospatial and conservation laboratories that study biodiversity, ecosystems and urban growth patterns and processes using GIS, remote sensing and spatial statistics. The Department has multiple computational and data servers; two computer labs and equipment for field studies focusing on mountain environments, climatology, environmental reconstruction and water resources. Students should read the Graduate School  section of the catalog and contact the Department for additional information.

    Disciplines

    Science

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno

    Entry Requirements

    Below are the requirements for international applicants:

    1. Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
    2. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
    3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
      • 2.75 for a master’s degree
      • 3.0 for a doctoral degree
    4. Online application
    5. Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
    6. Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
    7. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
      Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
      1. Duolingo: 105
      2. TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
      3. IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
      4. Pearson (PTE): 59
      5. Cambridge: 176
    8. Your resume or curriculum vitae
    9. Statement of purpose
    10. Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)

    After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno

    Application Fee 95

    How to Apply for Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno

    1. Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
    2. Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
    3. Upload and attach all required documents.
    4. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
      Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline.
    5. Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    6. Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.

    School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844

    Master of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America

    United States of America, Reno

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