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PhD of Earth System Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Lowell, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research doctorate on climate and environmental change across atmosphere, Ocean, Land, Cryosphere and human systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop independent research expertise in Earth System Science. Design and conduct original investigations
- Critically assess evidence
- and communicate defensible scholarly findings.
Career outcomes
- Researchers
- Educators
Curriculum
- Minimum nine 4-unit graduate courses (36 units) with a B average. Required core: EARTHSS 200
- 204
- 266 And 298 (Practicum) plus five more graduate courses. Also TA training
- Comprehensive exam
- Advancement exam and dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree
- statement of purpose
- three recommendations
- transcripts and resume
- GRE or GMAT required for some programmes (engineering PhD
- business
- criminology
- global studies). English test required.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree, statement of purpose, 3 recommendations, transcripts; GRE required for engineering PhD, business (GRE or GMAT), criminology and global studies
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Check the programme and college requirements and the programme deadline. Apply online through UMass Lowell Graduate Admissions (engineering PhDs use EngineeringCAS) and pay the application fee (50-75 USD by college). Upload transcripts
- statement of purpose
- three recommendations
- resume
- English test scores and GRE/GMAT where the programme requires it. Show proof of financial support to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa. The ISSO sends visa information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,100 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $63 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lowell campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kennedy College of Sciences |
| Department | Department of Environmental, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 54 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | UMass Lowell publishes scholarship and funding opportunities for eligible international students, with programme- and applicant-specific restrictions. Confirm the exact postgraduate programme, scholarship requirements and competitive selection before assuming an award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $31,100 USD per year. The application fee is $63 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,046 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.