Overview

Key facts

Through diverse coursework, small class sizes, and strong field and laboratory programs, the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University empowers students to understand how the Earth works and how to solve real-world problems.

Geoscience is a unique blend of lab experiments, field observation, data analysis, and computer modeling. Courses in geosciences apply principles of biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and mathematics to real Earth problems, deal with length scales from global to atomic, and consider time scales from billions of years to less than a second. The flexible academic program allows students to develop individualized course of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Geology

Physics and Chemistry of Minerals and Materials

Metamorphic Petrology

Petrology Seminar

Regional Structural Geology

Rock Fracture

Global Seismology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Princeton, United States

Disciplines

Geology View 477 other Bachelors in Geology 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Application. You must submit your application online through the Coalition Application or Common Application.

Application Fee or Fee Waiver.

Transcript. An official transcript must be sent by a school counselor or school official.

School Report (SR). The SR form is available from the Coalition Application or Common Application website. Please ask your school counselor or other school official to complete and submit the SR form.

Counselor Recommendation. Please note that the SR and the Counselor Recommendation are separate items. Be sure to “invite” your school counselor or academic adviser to complete both items.

Two (2) Teacher Recommendations.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year
Out-of-State

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

65210 USD / year

≈ 65210 USD / year

Living costs

Princeton

United States

2022 - 4977 USD / month

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

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Other requirements

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