Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee66,660USD
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#16
Program overview
What Yale University says about their program:
The Earth and Planetary Sciences programme at Yale University offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree designed to prepare students for professional careers in the field. Students can choose from four concentrations: atmosphere, ocean, and climate; environmental and energy geoscience; paleontology and geobiology; and solid Earth sciences.
The curriculum emphasizes the application of core scientific principles from physics, chemistry, and biology to understand Earth and other planets. Students gain a broad background in natural sciences while focusing on specific phenomena of interest through their chosen concentration.
This programme is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers related to environmental science, geoscience, or related fields. It provides a solid foundation for those looking to engage in research or further studies in Earth and planetary sciences.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Proof of your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
- TOEFL (or IELTS) scores if your native language is not English or the language of instruction of your bachelor's degree was not English.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Proof of your bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Statement of purpose (500-1000 words)
- Transcripts for each listed prior institution of study
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (if applicable)
- Certified translations of documents not in English
Required grades
We are not aware of any specific A levels, IB or GPA grading score requirements for this program.
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Additional requirements
Essays and statements
- A one-page personal statement is required, detailing your interests in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Recommendations
- Two letters of recommendation are required
Selection
- An interview is required for all applicants
How to apply
2 routes available:
Fees
Yale University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Yale University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
What is the cost of living near Yale University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,559 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $973 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $100 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $62 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $63 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $220 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $83 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $13 |
| Gym membership | $32 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and finaid.yale.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for Yale University
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