Overview

The Earth and Space Science graduate program from York University provides postgraduate instruction and research experience for graduate students working towards either MSc or PhD degrees.

Features

You will join a group of students from a wide range of backgrounds, including engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.

Opportunities for interdisciplinary research arise partly due to the program’s proximity to the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Engineering, and part of the Chemistry department.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Research laboratories include world-leading facilities for space engineering and planetary exploration, remote sensing, high-precision positioning and navigation, geospatial information technology, atmospheric measurements, simulations and climate modelling.

You’ll have the opportunity to join a number of atmospheric science research projects conducted in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada and groups from other universities, while space science projects such as OSIRIS-REx, Phoenix, and SWIFT involve collaboration with local companies (MDA, Teledyne Optech, EMS technologies, etc.) as well as the Canadian Space Agency, ESA, NASA and JPL.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 23 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 recommendation(s)

Tuition Fee

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International

12000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /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

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Available Scholarships

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