Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Geosciences in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,726
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program integrates academic coursework with dissertation work. This advanced degree primarily targets those aiming for academic careers, though professionals entering industry, government, or other fields also pursue doctorates. The PhD emphasizes research, with candidates collaborating closely with advisors to design their completion roadmap. Students must demonstrate comprehensive geoscience knowledge, achieved through tailored coursework and research projects. The program allows graduate students to explore diverse research themes or specialize in particular disciplines.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The GRE is not required for admission. Applicants do not have to submit the GRE for the graduate program in Geological Sciences.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
18,726