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University of Wisconsin Madison
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Madison, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Geography at University of Wisconsin Madison is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Geography programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Madison, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geography programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Physical Geography
  2. Human Geography
  3. People-Environment Geography
  4. GIScience
  5. Statistical Methods

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

the country, and the Geography Department is considered strong, not only on campus, but also within the discipline. The minimum grade point average (GPA) for admission required by the Graduate School is 3.00 (4.00 scale). Because of strong competition within the Geography Department, our standards are somewhat higher. Applicants with less than a 3.25 GPA should have particularly impressive letters of recommendation and/or scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Other types of excellence may also help a student who lacks a high GPA


Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 12,634 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Wisconsin Madison directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Wisconsin Madison

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University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months