Overview

Features

This Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society emphasis at Northern Arizona University will prepare leaders in the areas of natural resources management, community engagement, the non-profit/NGO sector, academia, and in government agencies that require PhD-level researchers to inform management and policy decisions that address some of the greatest environmental problems facing society today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Environmental Science-Policy Interface

Regional Topics in Earth and Environmental Science and Policy

Research Methods in Earth and Environmental Science

Rangeland Ecology And Management

Applied Forest Stand Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Sociology Environmental Economics & Policy View 64 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An online application for admission to the NAU Graduate College, with the required application fee;

A statement of your interests and goals, and your reasons for pursuing an advanced degree;

Unofficial transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work;

Names of the faculty advisor(s) you have been in contact with and would like to work with;

Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors (you will only have to provide contact information, and then recommenders will submit letters directly to NAU. Give them time to submit before the deadline);

Tuition Fee

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International

30338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30338 USD per year during 96 months.
National

29338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29338 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

11846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11846 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for Flagstaff

1010 - 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 PhD's scholarship opportunities for Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability - Environment and Society.

Available Scholarships

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