Welcome to the Yale EPS graduate program!
Earth science is one of the broadest and most interdisciplinary of all sciences. It involves the interaction of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and geology in the ongoing effort to explore Earth’s interior, atmosphere and oceans, and to understand the environment in which we live, the causes for global climate change, and the history of life and climate on Earth. The Graduate Program in Yale’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers students the opportunity to study and do research in a wide range of cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary areas. The department accepts applications for our Ph.D. program (note that we have no Masters program) from various fields and majors. In addition to geoscience majors, we are interested in students from various disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, astronomy and engineering. If you are a prospective applicant who is interested in our graduate program, please check out this list of Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also click on any of the links in the above navigation bar to learn more about the graduate program. Applications can be found through the Admissions link; a complete description of the program requirements can be found through the Handbook link.
Information Toolkits for International Students
Available Graduate Research Programs
Atmosphere, Oceans, Climate Dynamics
Biogeochemistry, Paleoceanography, Paleoclimate
Lithosphere and Surface Processes
Funding Opportunities
External Funding Sources for Graduate Education
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