Master of Science (Earth System Science)

at Stanford University

Required Core Courses
 

• Climate Change: An Earth Systems Perspective
• From Freshwater to Oceans to Land Systems: An Earth System Perspective to Global Challenges
• Research Proposal Development and Delivery
• Data science for geoscience

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
• Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program are welcome to apply.
• The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.96 on a 4.0 scale.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

The cost of studying at Stanford University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $72420 annually, to study in Stanford University

Earth Systems builds a broad environmental science and policy background that alumni have applied in a wide variety of fields.  Some go on to pursue PhDs, JDs, MDs, MBAs and other graduate degrees.Others choose careers in government, non-profits, consulting, teaching, engineering, and research.