Overview

Key facts

Geography is the “spatial” science concerned with place, space, and pattern and change in pattern over space and time. At the same time, geographers study processes of change at different scales from global to local. Geography draws upon and contributes to numerous other disciplines taught at GVSU making it among the richest and most connective fields of study in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the university at large.

Our department specializes in a number of areas of study including globalization and development, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, cartography, city and regional planning, the environment, land use and natural resource conservation, and regional and global studies.
Due to the revolution in geospatial information technologies and spatial data analysis, geographers are very much in demand in the job market and in graduate school. Please consult the department’s website for student “success stories.”

Career Options

GIS and remote sensing expert
Urban planner
Environmental specialist
Regional intelligence analyst

Why Study Geography at Grand Valley State University ?

Geographers are on the forefront of research on climate and land use change, as well as social and economic impacts of regional and global environmental change.

Majoring in geography gives students the knowledge to find long term, place based solutions that are socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

Planning is one of the top 10 hot jobs in the country.

Students acquire skills in research and analysis, leading to exciting, well-paid jobs both foreign and domestic, all while enhancing graduate school admissions.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Urban and Regional Planning

Land Use Planning

Urban and Regional Environmental Planning

Land Use and Planning Law

Transportation Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography View 502 other Bachelors in Geography in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Application
$30 Application Fee
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Test Scores
Verification of Financial Support

Tuition Fee

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International

21788 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21788 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21788 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21788 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15406 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Geography.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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