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Master of Science in Geography (STEM) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA

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USD 17294

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 41 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Geography brings together the natural and social sciences and utilizes geospatial technologies to understand Earth's processes and examine relationships between people and the environment. The breadth of geographic inquiry in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences accommodates students who have broad interests and goals. The master’s program in geography within the College of Arts and Sciences is designed to provide students with a foundation in geography as well as specialization within one or more of geography’s sub-disciplines.

What can I do with a degree in Geography?
A variety of career opportunities await graduates with a degree in geography from SIUE. We offer the only geography program in the St. Louis metropolitan area and as such, our graduates are in demand for positions in the region’s growing geo-spatial workforce. Employers include federal and state government agencies; national security contractors; tech companies; engineering firms; utility companies; local and regional governments; agricultural companies; and environmental non-profit organizations. Our geography graduates work as geospatial analysts, cartographers, imagery analysts, urban planners, retail location analysts, climate scientists, resource managers, sustainability consultants and park rangers.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 60 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17294

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 41 Waived

    Application Fee
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    16903 Per year

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    Scholarships

    INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

    SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
     - 2025-2026

    Meridian Scholarship

    FALL ENTRY ONLY

    • Highly competitive scholarship for first-time college students
    • Full tuition, fees, room and board for four years
    • Estimated value of $30,000+ per year
    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (A=4.0) required to apply
    • Additional application required; deadline November 15

    Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

    • 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
    • Minimum savings of $10,000+ per year
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
    • No additional application required

    GEO+ Award

    • In-state tuition available after the first year
    • Complete 24 credits at SIUE with a grade of ‘C’ or higher to qualify
    • Average savings of $14,000+ per year
    • Available to continuing SIUE international students
    • No additional application required

     

    INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT

    SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS - 2025-2026

    Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award

    • 50% reduced tuition rate for all academically qualified students
    • Minimum savings of $8,993 per year
    • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
    • No additional application required Graduate

    Competitive Graduate Award (CGA)

    • Highly competitive research scholarship for master’s-level students
    • Full tuition for one year and research assistantship
    • Minimum savings of $17,294 for one year + stipend
    • Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (A=4.0) in undergraduate program required
    • Admission application to academic program and scholarship application must be completed by January 15

    Graduate Scholar Award (GSA)

    • Competitive scholarship for master’s-level students
    • Full tuition for one year, fall and spring semesters
    • Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (A=4.0) or ‘B’ average required
    • Applications for this award open in January with a deadline of March 1

     

     

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