Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences



  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

  • TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 81
  • Minimum section requirements:
    • Reading: 19
    • Listening: 14
    • Speaking: 22
    • Writing: 18
  • IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
    • Minimum section requirements:
    • Reading: 6.5
    • Listening: 6
    • Speaking: 7
    • Writing: 5.5

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Master’s Degree Completion:
    • Not Required

FallSpringSummer
MS and PhDJanuary 6*September 1No Entry
Non-thesis MS (GDSP)March 15October 15No Entry

*Deadline for receipt of completed applications for priority consideration for financial support

Name: Emjai Gregory
Phone: 765-494-5984
Email: egregor@purdue.edu
Web: Program Website

Address:
Graduate Committee
Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Purdue University
550 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
USA

  • Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application