Overview

Key facts:

It is important to understand the processes and principles of the environment - embodied in Environmental Science - to deal with ecological issues, such as environmental degradation and resource depletion. Understanding will come from research on the problems themselves and on the basic science underlying the problems.
The program at The Ohio State University emphasizes basic research on ecological processes and effects, and applied research and teaching that will contribute to solving the world's pressing environmental problems.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Agroecology

Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration

Energy and Environmental Systems and Policy

Energy Resources and Use

Environment and Human Health

Environmental Chemistry

Environmental Economics and Planning

Environmental Education and Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 117 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies

OSU requires a minimum, cumulative grade point average equivalent to minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) in all prior undergraduate course work, while most admitted students to ESGP have a 3.5 or higher.

International applicants must also provide a minimum of 550 on the paper based TOEFL test, a 213 on the computer based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet Based TOEFL, 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or a Duolingo score of 120.

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 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

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