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Bachelor of Science in Geography Portland State University Portland State University, USA

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USD 23256

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 60

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The geography major at Portland State University links environmental studies and cultural studies in programs centered on environmental issues, social and cultural landscapes, sustainability in urban and natural areas, and geographic information science.

Coursework emphasizes systematic and regional approaches to understanding the physical environment and human-environment interactions. Techniques classes in GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography) provide the tools to analyze complex local, regional, and global phenomena.

The geography program gives students an appreciation and understanding of the human environment on global, regional, and local scales. It provides background and requisite training for careers in resource, planning, environmental, or education fields. Geography majors find work in urban and natural resource management, spatial and GIS analysis, urban planning, map design and production and statistical analysis. Geography is the lead department on campus for training in GIS, remote sensing, cartography, and spatial analysis.

The Geography minor complements most majors and offers a broad foundational background of knowledge about the world and spatial sciences. Students can either specialize in a particular area of geography such as environmental issues and sustainability or urban and cultural studies, or can further broaden their interests and perspectives by taking upper division geography courses in different areas of geography.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jul 2025

Closed

Mar 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    23256

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 60

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    16980 Per year

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    Scholarships

    • All admitted undergraduate international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships of up to $10,000 per year.

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