Overview

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences program from Georgia Institute of Technology has key benefits:

Flexible degree options. Customized degrees to fit your specific interests and career goals.

Rigorous quantitative and computational experience. Preparation for scientific careers in industry and academia.

Undergraduate internship and research opportunities. A chance to travel the world and earn credits while undertaking projects at prestigious organizations, such as the National Weather Service, CNN, NASA-JPL, and participating in international field research campaigns.

As an EAS major, you will develop basic foundations in Earth, planetary, and atmospheric sciences, and will develop an emphasis in either meteorology, environmental sciences, or Earth sciences.

You will develop a strong understanding of the Earth beneath our feet, the planets above us, the oceans that surround us, and the atmospheric processes that affect our weather and climate.

Concentrations

Customize your curriculum to match your specific interests and career plans.

The EAS undergraduate bachelor’s degree offers three concentrations:

Meteorology/Atmospheric Science.

Environmental Science.

Solid Earth Science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysics

Environmental Geochemistry

Physical and Chemical Oceanography

Physics of Planets

Environmental Engineering Systems

Air Pollution Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences View 1539 other Bachelors in Environmental 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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts for each year of secondary school study completed

Predicted IB scores are strongly recommended

International Baccalaureate Diploma

There is no minimum IB score needed to apply, but to be competitive, students should have mostly scores of 6 and 7.

Higher Level Math and Sciences courses are encouraged but not required to be competitive for admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

32940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32940 USD per year during 48 months.
National

32940 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32940 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10258 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10258 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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