Earth Sciences (PhD)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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Earth Sciences (PhD) at University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada is a doctorate in Earth Sciences & Geology programme. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Earth Sciences & Geology

Local tuition: CAD 8,448 / year

International tuition: CAD 9,240 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

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Program details

Overview

The PhD in Earth Sciences is offered by the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto, covering a broad range of topics in the Earth sciences alongside the department's Master of Applied Science and Master of Science programs. Students may pursue interdisciplinary research in collaboration with departments including Civil Engineering, Physics and Chemistry, and departmental research spans field and laboratory work carried out across North America and other parts of the world, both on land and at sea. The degree is research-based, culminating in an original dissertation developed with a faculty supervisor identified before admission and secured by the applicant. Applications for Fall entry are due in mid-January; further program detail is available through the department's own graduate program pages.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a master's degree with a minimum B+ average for admission to the PhD; a direct-entry route from a bachelor's degree is available with a minimum A-minus average. Applicants must identify and secure their own faculty supervisor before admission. The program does not require standardized admission tests.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About University of Toronto

“Velut arbor ævo”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1827

Students: 103,140

QS rank: #32

Programs: 507

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Earth Sciences (PhD) award?

University of Toronto awards a Doctorate in the field of Earth Sciences & Geology on completion of this programme.

How much does Earth Sciences (PhD) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 9,240 per year (CAD 8,448 per year for local students).

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