About Earth & Planetary Sciences in Yale University
Earth science is one of the broadest and most interdisciplinary of all sciences. It involves the interaction of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and geology in the ongoing effort to explore Earth’s interior, atmosphere and oceans, and to understand the environment in which we live, the causes for global climate change, and the history of life and climate on Earth. The Graduate Program in Yale’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers students the opportunity to study and do research in a wide range of cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary areas. The department accepts applications for our Ph.D. program (note that we have no Masters program) from various fields and majors. In addition to geoscience majors, we are interested in students from various disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, astronomy and engineering.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- PTE : 70
Yale University Highlights
| College Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
29.4 billion USD |
| Student Retention Rate |
99% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
| Campus Housing Capacity |
83% |
| English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
| Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards and scholarships |
Yale University Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been listed below to make financial planning easier for all aspirants of the institute.
The cost of attendance for undergraduates includes:
| Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition and Fees |
57,700 |
| Room |
9,750 |
| Board |
7,450 |
| Estimated books and personal expenses |
3,700 |
| Student Activities Fee |
125 |
| Total |
78,725 |
The estimated cost of attendance for graduates are as follows:
| Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition |
10,825 – 22,150 |
| Program Fee |
5,412.50 |
| Continuous Registration Fee |
675 |
| Health Insurance |
2,450 |
| Other fees |
11,230 – 35,400 |
| Total |
30,592 – 66,087 |
