Overview

The Earth and Planetary Sciences program at Johns Hopkins University is flexible so that every student has a custom experience. Course loads vary according to prior experience and research focus. Graduate-level courses include both core classes and seminars with topics that change from year to year. Students are encouraged to take classes in other JHU departments, depending on the individual’s research focus.

Learning outcomes

At the core of our program is a close working relationship between the graduate student and faculty members at the cutting edge of research, with an education and research program tailored to meet the particular goals of each student.

Graduate students in Earth and Planetary Sciences are full members of our academic family. They receive financial support in the form of tuition fellowships, research and teaching assistantships, and special scholarships. They share offices in Olin Hall, have access to all laboratories and research facilities, and participate fully in seminars, field trips, and other professional and social activities.

All students participate in Journal Club, in which graduate students present their latest research to the entire department in each year of their study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Independent Research

Independent Study-Intersession

Tracer Transport in Geophysical Flow

GECS Senior Capstone Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 63 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Writing Sample

Personal Statement

Academic record

Unofficial transcripts from all previous college and university study

At least two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

66670 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 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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