Overview

The primary emphasis in this Earth and Atmospheric Sciences program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is on Earth's atmospheric and hydrological systems and the interaction of these systems with the sedimentary cycle.

Recent graduates have performed research in physical and chemical hydrogeology, hydrogeologic modeling, surficial processes, geomorphology, sedimentology, vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, geochemistry, petrology, structure and tectonics, climate change, land/surface atmosphere interactions, physical climatology and meteorology, severe storms, snow and ice studies, surface energy balance modeling, and synoptic meteorology.

Careers

Recent graduates are employed as faculty by research universities and liberal arts colleges, and as weather forecasters, petroleum geologists, consulting geologists and scientific staff by various governmental agencies.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Environmental Studies
Geology
Great Plains Studies
Geoscience Education
Hydrogeology
Meteorology/Climatology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 59 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certiﬁcates, diplomas, and degrees plus certiﬁed English translations.
If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
Resume/CV (optional)
Personal Statement: Your statement should include
Faculty and Research Interests
Three recommendation letters

Tuition Fee

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International

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
National

11205 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 996 USD per credit during 96 months.
In-State

3836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 USD per credit during 96 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

926 - 1371 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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