About Earth And Planetary Sciences in Northwestern University
he Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is a small program within a large research university with opportunities for scholarship in many research areas that lead to a Ph.D. degree. These include geobiology (e.g. microbiology, paleolimnology), geophysics (e.g. mineral physics, seismology, tectonics), geochemistry (e.g. sedimentary chemistry, stable and radiogenic isotope chemistry, stratigraphy), and planetary science, to name a few.
As a Northwestern graduate student you will join a disciplinarily diverse community. You will have the opportunity to explore various subdisciplines through your course and fieldwork, and through conducting research in the department's state-of-the-art analytical, computational, and observational facilities, including the Integrated Labs for Earth and Planetary Sciences (ILEPS). Due to the modest size of our department, you will have access to, and work with internationally renowned faculty, including your dissertation advisor. You will also have opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary programs, such as IDEAS and live in a vibrant community in close proximity to Chicago.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Northwestern University Highlights
| College Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
11 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
72% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part-time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
52% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards, and scholarships |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@northwestern.edu |
Northwestern University Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States is calculated below for all prospective students of the institute applying for the upcoming session.
| Type of Fee |
Amounts Per Category (USD) |
| Living On-Campus |
Living an Off-Campus |
Being a Resident Assistant |
| Tuition |
56,286 |
56,286 |
56,286 |
| Fees |
459 |
459 |
459 |
| On-Campus Housing/Meals |
17,019 |
0 |
0 |
| Off-Campus Housing/Meals |
0 |
17,019 |
0 |
| Books & Supplies |
1,638 |
1,638 |
1,638 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,201 |
2,201 |
2,201 |
| Transportation |
1,050 |
1,050 |
1,050 |
| Loan Fees |
55 |
55 |
55 |
| Total |
78,654 |
78,654 |
61,635 |
Graduate school tuition varies depending on the programme. However, the following is an estimate of the cost:
| Fees |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition |
41,612 – 55,321 |
| Health Insurance |
4,050 |
| Housing |
2,518 - 24,000 |
| Others |
9,222 – 15,300 |
| Total |
57,402 – 98,671 |
