Overview

The mission of the Ph.D. Geology program at Oklahoma State University is to prepare you for a career in academia, the industry or government.

Research and Faculty

The BPSoG is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enable you to conduct cutting-edge research in the geosciences.

Our graduate faculty are nationally and internationally recognized scholars in their fields of research and have strong track records of successfully mentoring graduate students to complete their degrees.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Through generous support of donors, the BPSoG has 20 fellowships and scholarships offered annually to graduate students.

The BPSoG graduate program also enjoys strong support from alumni and surrounding industries in terms of professional mentoring and enhanced employment opportunities.

In addition, the BPSoG has a student enrichment fund, which is used to help students attend national and international professional meetings.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate and M.S. degrees in geology or related field

Completion of geology core courses and required math and science undergraduate courses with a final grade of “C” or better

Some course requirement exemptions may be made on an individual basis

Three letters of recommendation from professors and/or job supervisors (personal endorsement letters from friends, family or peers are not acceptable)

Statement of purpose (no more than one page)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20786 USD / year

≈ 20786 USD / year
Out-of-State

17890 USD / year

≈ 17890 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7550 USD / year

≈ 7550 USD / year

Living costs

Stillwater

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Overview

Research and Faculty

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Stillwater

Funding

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