Overview

Geography integrates social and natural sciences in a way that no other field does. Geographers solve pressing social and environmental problems in our globalized and rapidly changing world. We tackle issues related to both the human and physical aspects of climate change, natural disasters, disease spread, water resources, transportation, urban sprawl, forest and ecosystem degradation, and many more.

Students of the Geography program of Virginia Tech can tailor their studies toward the areas of human, environmental, or geospatial analysis, but will gain valuable knowledge in all three areas. That integrative background, along with a tool kit of valuable analytical skills, will prepare students for a wide variety of employment opportunities across private, public, and government sectors. If you want to travel, study abroad, and learn about cultures, customs, landscapes, and political systems, geography truly is your passport to the globe. Geography majors take fundamental courses in the areas of human geography, world regions, and physical geography, as well as courses in mapping and GIS.

Students also choose from major courses in areas such as sustainability, water resources, global conflict, weather, environmental problems, medical geography, mountain geography, remote sensing, policy and planning, and the geography of local and world regions.

Career options

Community/urban planner

Emergency management specialist

Environmental consultant

Foreign service officer

Geodemographic analyst

Geography teacher

Geospatial intelligence officer

Geospatial software developer

GIS analyst/project manager

International development specialist

Marketing analyst (real estate, retail, industry)

Public health analyst

Remote sensing analyst

Sustainability manager

Transportation planner

Water resources specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Geography

World Regions

Physical Geography

Seeking Sustainability

Meteorology

Earth's Climate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, 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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IELTS

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General requirements

Application for admission

Application fee

Self-Report of the Academic Record (SRAR). This will include all coursework completed in high school

Grades (level of performance)

SAT and/or ACT test scores. Virginia Tech does not require the SAT for international applicants.

International students whose native language is not English must document proficiency in the English language by submitting either an IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Out-of-State

35408 USD / year

≈ 35408 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13548 USD / year

≈ 13548 USD / year

Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Blacksburg

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