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PhD of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctorate in a specialised earth, Atmospheric or planetary science field.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Earth
- Atmospheric
- And Planetary Sciences. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Earth
- Atmospheric
- And Planetary Sciences Specialist
- Earth
- Atmospheric
- And Planetary Sciences Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- A specialised programme is built with an advisor and committee
- With a general exam by the end of year two and a significant original thesis supervised by faculty. Field study is essential in geology
- Geophysics and geochemistry
- No prior master's degree is needed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science |
| Department | Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135.