Overview

Key Facts

Related areas of study in the Geology program of the University of Colorado at Boulder include geography, astrophysical and planetary sciences, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, chemistry, physics, geophysics, microbiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.

Degree programs for incoming graduate students are individually designed according to research efforts of the faculty. It is highly recommended that students locate a faculty member whose research interests most closely match their own.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics and Chemistry of the Solid Earth

Physics, Chemistry, and Biology of Sedimentary Systems

Computational Tools in Geosciences

Oceanography

Advanced Hydrogeology and Modeling Concepts

Remote Sensing of the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boulder, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Most of our competitive candidates have GPA's of 3.50 minimum.
Complete the online application.
Provide three letters of recommendation.
Complete Science Study Summary, and upload it with the online application.
Provide a personal statement in essay form according to the application directions.
Electronically upload one unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution attended to online application.
Pay the nonrefundable application fee - $60 for U.S. applicants; $80 for international applicants.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

23676 USD / year

≈ 23676 USD / year
Out-of-State

23676 USD / year

≈ 23676 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8928 USD / year

≈ 8928 USD / year

Living costs

Boulder

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

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

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