Overview

The PhD requires the completion of at least 15 credits of coursework beyond a master’s degree, and 33 credits if entering with a bachelor’s degree; all PhD students must take at least 9 thesis credits.

Features

Earth and Climate Sciences PhD students at The University of Maine must also pass a written and oral comprehensive examination.

Programme Structure

Research

Climate change, glacial geology, glaciology, and Quaternary studies.

Environmental geosciences, hydrogeology and low-temperature geochemistry.

Geodynamics, crustal studies, and rheology of Earth materials.

Marine geology, coastal processes, sedimentology, and sea-level studies.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 31 other PhDs in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Student insurance

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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

Completed online application

Three letters of recommendation

Official transcript of all previous college or university work

Official test scores

$65 application fee

Tuition Fee

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International

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 48 months.
National

30528 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 48 months.

Most university funding provides a tuition waiver for 6-9 credit hours per semester.

Living costs for Orono

1216 - 1888 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 and Climate Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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