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Why graduate studies at the Department ofÌýEarth and Environmental Sciences?

We have a strong tradition in research and graduate education with a history as one of the leading groundwater hydrology research groups in the world.

• We feature a quantitative and scientifically rigorous education in water sciences, sustainable mining, Earth processes and geohazards.
• We explore the mechanisms behind our currently changing climateÌýto derive a deeper understanding of our impact as humans on Earth systems, both at the surface and deep underground.

Programs

We offer Master's (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) programsÌýinÌýEarth and Environmental Sciences.

For working professionals, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ offersÌýMaster's programs with bothÌýthesis-based andÌýresearch paper options.

À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ also offers Earth ScienceÌýgraduate studentsÌýprofessional degree designationsÌýand training.

• Graduate degree designationsÌýin theÌýCollaborative Water ProgramÌýin Integrated Water ManagementÌý(offeredÌýjointly with the internationally recognizedÌýWater Institute) and
• Ìýpromotes the broad collaboration and knowledge sharing necessary to address the technical and social challenges associated with responsible resource extraction.

Funding and awards

With over 100 graduate students supervised and co-supervised by Earth Sciences faculty, we represent one of the more researchÌýintensive departments in the Faculty of Science.Ìý

Most faculty members offerÌýpotential research opportunities with full funding for students. We encourage prospective students to read our funding and awards page.

View our faculty profilesÌýas students can only be accepted if they have a supervisor.

Students are alsoÌýeligible for departmental and entrance scholarships, includingÌýthe Farvolden Scholarship Ìýand University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ scholarships.