Geosciences

Each graduate student follows a custom-tailored program of coursework and research developed with their advisor and graduate committee. Strengths of the department include diverse field-driven scientific specializations; an interdisciplinary approach to addressing earth resource education and professional preparation; global research interests; cutting edge analytical, field, and computational facilities; and close student/faculty working relationships.

The Geosciences program at Colorado State University ordinarily takes three or more years beyond the M.S. degree. Candidates must complete a total of 72 semester credits beyond the B.S. degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be accepted for a maximum of 30 credits. Candidates are typically expected to assist in at least one semester of teaching. Written and oral qualifying exams are normally taken by the end of the second year, with successful completion advancing the student to Ph.D. candidacy. An original research project must be presented as a dissertation and defended in an oral exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Applied geophysics
• Aqueous geochemistry
• Economic geology
• Environmental geology
• Geochemistry
• Geochronology
• Geodynamics
• Geomorphology
• Hydrogeology
• Hydrogeophysics

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3.3

English requirements

Duolingo English Test: 120
TOEFL® IBT: 80
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5

General requirements

• Statement of research interest
• 3-Letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.3
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Identify potential faculty advisor
• Writing sample (optional but encouraged)
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only)
• GRE is not required

Tuition Fees

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

International

Applies to non-residents: 45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)

Out-of-State

45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)

Domestic

In-State: 20,642 AUD / year (≈ 14,377 USD / year)

Living Costs

Fort Collins, United States: 1,737-2,584 AUD / month

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

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Geosciences.

• Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Other Scholarships For Graduate Students (Education USA) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam (Education USA) — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• Next 100 (Kitas 100) (Government of the Republic of Lithuania) — Grant 25600 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students (Education USA) — Grant 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
• The Fulbright Program (Education USA) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Fulbright-Masaryk Award (Education USA) — Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026
• International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs (Education USA) — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships (Education USA) — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Hope For Addiction Scholarship (Samba Recovery) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Hope for Humanity Scholarship (The Estevez Group) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 10 Feb 2027
• The Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship (Blossom Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 08 Feb 2027
• The Marietta Blau Grant (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Grant 1580 EUR, Deadline Not specified
• ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• OAS Academic Scholarship Program (The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States) — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund) — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Tatra Banka Scholarship (Education USA) — Grant 5000 EUR, Deadline 30 Jun 2027
• Dedicated Volunteer Scholarship (Rob Henley of Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 07 Dec 2026
• International Peace Scholarship Fund (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship (The Crowder Law Firm) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship (Digital Responsibility) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Jan 2027
• Saving Smiles Scholarship (Alexandria Dental Art) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Dec 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Monthly Scholarship Series (MPOWER Financing) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Fulbright Master's And PhD Grants - Türkiye (Education USA) — Grant 50000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• The Higher Foundation Grant (The Higher Foundation) — Grant 500 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Community Leaders Scholarship (Spencer & Associates) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 02 Feb 2027
• Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. $1,000 Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Higher Foundation Scholarship (The Higher Foundation) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Anytime
• Young Scholar's Award (SETC) — Grant 400 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• College JumpStart Pay It Forward Scholarship (College JumpStart Scholarship) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Sep 2027
• The Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship (SHAPE America) — Grant 1250 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC Volunteer Service Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• InclusiveSkies Foundation Bessie Coleman Scholarship (Aero Law Center) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 15 Jan 2027
• P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS) (The International Peace Scholarship Fund) — Grant 12500 USD, Deadline 15 Dec 2026
• Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Scholar) — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027
• From Conflict to Growth Scholarship (Happy Even After) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• General Named Endowed Scholarships (United Methodist Church) — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• Young Legal Professionals Scholarship (Law Office of Kari H. Fawcett) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Feb 2027
• Providing Support to Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship (NextLaw PLLC) — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Design Competition Awards (SETC) — Grant 125 USD, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
• Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship — Grant 500 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Aaliyah Lee Scholarship (The National Parent Volunteer Association) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• Keynote Emerging Artists of Promise (KEAP) Awards (SETC) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 15 Oct 2026
• Centro Legal Hispano de Las Vegas Drive Smart, Live Safe Scholarship — Grant 2500 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• Gordon Hay Scholarship Fund (Blumenthal Performing Arts) — Grant 10000 USD, Deadline 19 Mar 2027
• Staten Island Accident 2026 $1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition (Staten Island Injury Lawyers) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• George Garrett Award (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) — Grant 2000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award (Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Jul 2027
• The Haque Law Wings of Expression Scholarship (Haque Law) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 01 Apr 2027
• STEM Supplemental Award (U.S. government) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law) — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios (Education USA) — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline Not specified
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9) — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship (CouponBirds) — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 10 Oct 2026
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027