Overview

About Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island

At the Graduate School of Oceanography, students pursuing a Master of Science degree or Ph.D. focus on a specific area of oceanography – biological, chemical, geological, and physical – and explore interdisciplinary and related areas such as atmospheric chemistry. Students typically concentrate in one of the four tracks, and the courses and requirements differ among them.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Impact of Global Change on Coastal New England

General Oceanography

The Ocean Planet

Deep-sea Biology
Ocean Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Oceanography View 40 other Masters in Oceanography in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States or a foreign institution of acceptable standing

Adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution (some programs may require a higher or lower GPA).

Tuition Fee

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International

31084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31084 USD per year during 24 months.
National

31084 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31084 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

15964 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15964 USD per year during 24 months.

New England Regional: $23,946

Living costs for Kingston

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Oceanography.

Available Scholarships

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