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PhD Earth System Science at University of California, Irvine

University of California, Irvine, United States

Programme overview

Global change is one of the greatest challenges to sustainability in the 21st century. Earth System Science PhD students join the global scientific community in its effort to define the causes and impacts of climate and other environmental changes and to develop effective solutions for a sustainable future. Students gain a perspective of the Earth as a coupled system, involving the atmosphere, ocean, land, cryosphere, and humanity, and develop critical research skills.

Faculty: School of Physical Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Irvine, CA, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a minimum of nine 4-unit approved graduate-level courses, including the core curriculum, with an average grade of B or better.

Career pathways

With hands-on training in remote sensing, data analysis, modeling, and science communication, they acquire and hone the know-how for a successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition (resident rate) from the standard Graduate/Credential Student Fees schedule for state-supported graduate degree programmes; the page does not list programmes by name, so this is the standard graduate band. Tuition line only; excludes Stud Source

Graduate applications are submitted online through the UCI graduate application portal; the non-refundable application fee is $135 for U.S. citizens and lawful U.S. permanent residents and $155 for all other applicants. Deadlines are set by each programme. GRE is required by some programmes only; TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency is required of graduate applicants unless waived.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uci.edu/admissions/

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