Overview

Key highlights

It lays the foundation for theories and methods in geography to equip students in applying geographic approaches to examine local and global experiences and issues as outcomes of complex physical and human processes. With a strong extension component that links academe with community, the program provides a rich learning experience that prepares students for careers in the academia, private sector, government agencies, non-government organizations, and other institutions.
Graduates of the program pursue professions or advanced degrees in resource management, urban planning, disaster risk reduction and management, geomatics, GIS, environmental science, education, among other fields of practice.
The Geography Program at University of the Philippines Diliman consists of general education courses in the freshman and sophomore years including basic geography subjects. The junior and senior years are devoted to advanced and specialized training in the different sub-fields of Geography. A field geography course highlights the program by offering the students a venue for applying the theoretical foundations learned in the previous years.

Programme Structure

Modules:

Places and Landscapes in a Changing World

Economic Geography of the Philippines

Physical Geography

Climatology

World Regional Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

61

Student insurance

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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

Completion of high school program in the country where he had his secondary education (includes completion of a one- or two-year pre-university education in a country where such is a prerequisite for admission to a bachelor’s degree program)
Qualifying in a college-qualifying national or international foreign-administered examination such as General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination and the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or equivalent examination:
GCE: 3 ordinary level passes and 2 advanced level passes
SAT: minimum total score of 1200 in Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Tuition Fee

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International

624 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26 EUR per credit during 48 months.
National

624 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26 EUR per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Quezon

18000 - 27000 PHP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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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.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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