Program Contact
Graduate Admission
School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Georgia Institute of Technology
311 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0340
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Fax
Email
Application Deadlines
- Official - January 1
- Space Available - May 1
Admittance Terms
Fall
Degrees
- Master's, Earth and Atmospheric Science
- PhD, Earth and Atmospheric Science
Areas of Research
- Astrobiology
- Atmospheric Chemistry, Aerosols and Clouds
- Biogeochemistry
- Climate, Oceanography, and Weather
- Cryospheric Science
- Solid Earth Science
- Paleoclimate
- Remote Sensing
- Space and Planetary Science
Standardized Tests
TOEFL Requirements
- Institute Code: 5248
- Department Code: 71
- Minimum Score Required:
- Internet-based: 90, with minimum section scores of 19
Application Requirements
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement - Answer the following questions:
- Please describe any scientific, professional, or community-building skills you have developed (through course, employment or other activities) that are relevant to your potential to succeed in the PhD/MS program in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. (300 words)
- Describe your future educational, scientific, and career goals, and how you think the PhD/MS program in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech will help you achieve those goals. (300 words)
Special Instructions
It is important that prospective students contact potential advisors to determine if their research interests and backgrounds are aligned well before the application deadline.