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Bachelor of Science in Geography - Culture and Society

Northwest Missouri State University

USA,Missouri

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 30,062/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75

Application Fee

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1905

Total Students: 7,870 +

Int. Students: 708 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 University Dr, Maryville, MO 64468, United States

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Scholarships
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Bachelor of Science in Geography - Culture and Society

Program Overview

Geography is a holistic discipline that studies the relationship between humans, the unique cultures of construct and the environments in which they live. This major prepares students for a wide range of careers in varied areas of geography and culture. This major offers three different areas of focus:

Culture and Society
Environmental Geography
Geographic Information Science

Each emphasis allows students to specialize in one of these fields and tailor classes within that emphasis to fit their interest beyond the core courses within the program.

As a student majoring in geography at Northwest, you learn the importance and impacts of space, the uniqueness of places and regions, and how humans and environment interact.

The major focuses on culture and regional geography with a wide range of tropical and regional courses available. Students will develop physical geography expertise in areas like geomorphology, atmospheric processes and sustainability. The major also teaches skills in analyzing, planning and critical thinking to prepare you for success in your career.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed
jan 2026		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,062 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northwest Missouri State University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 44.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Undergraduate Scholarships [UG] 1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) 2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships 3. Transfer Scholarships 4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship Graduate Scholarships [G] 1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship	Undergraduate Scholarships [UG] 1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) Criteria: International new freshmen: 2.75+ high school GPA International transfer students: 2.75+ GPA with ≥24 transferable credits (or based on freshman criteria if <24 credits) Renewal: 3.00 Northwest GPA + 24 credit hrs/year; max 132 Northwest credit hours 2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships (Mutually exclusive: Provost, Dean’s, Distinguished, Academic Excellence, University Scholar, Northwest Merit) Criteria: Based on SAT/ACT score and high school GPA (e.g., 3.95+ GPA + 30-36 ACT = $6,000; 2.75-2.99 GPA = $1,000-$1,500) Renewal: Not specified (merit-based, varies by level) 3. General Requirements (All Transfer Scholarships): Must have at least 24 transferable credit hours Must enroll full-time (fall, spring, summer eligible) Renewable for up to 3 consecutive academic years Require completion of 24 credit hours per academic year at Northwest Transfer Merit Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.00 – 3.29 (transferable GPA) Renewal Criteria: 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA Transfer Academic Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.30 – 3.49 Renewal Criteria: 3.30 Northwest cumulative GPA Transfer Distinguished Scholarship GPA Requirement: 3.50 – 4.00 Renewal Criteria: 3.50 Northwest cumulative GPA 4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship Criteria: First-time freshmen, admitted by May 1, confirmed IB Diploma Renewal: Nonrenewable Note: Only 20 awards available; can be stacked with other automatic scholarships Graduate Scholarships [G] 1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship Criteria: High academic achievement Full admission to on-campus graduate program in Computer Science/Information Systems Renewal: Nonrenewable Note: Automatic; not for conditional/online students or other programs LINK: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/international/finaid.htm	Undergraduate Scholarships [UG] 1. Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) Amount: ≈ $7,832 (based on 28 credit hours) 2. Northwest Academic Merit Scholarships Amount: Ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 (e.g., 3.95+ GPA + 30-36 ACT = $6,000; 2.75-2.99 GPA = $1,000-$1,500) 3. Transfer Merit Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 (first year), renews to $500 Transfer Academic Scholarship Award Amount: $1,500 Transfer Distinguished Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 4. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Graduate Scholarships [G] 1. CS/IS International Graduate Achievement Scholarship Amount: $500 (one-time, first semester)

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.

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