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Master of Science in Ocean, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences Oregon State University - Corvallis Campus Oregon State University - Corvallis Campus, USA

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USD 32508

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 85

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate major that first introduces students to the elements of the Earth system and the processes of mass and energy flow among them through a set of core courses. Students then pursue focused graduate course work and research in the following concentration areas, directed by their program committee.

Atmospheric Sciences
The field of atmospheric science is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, math, and computational methods. Increasingly, atmospheric science has been expanding to include studies of the effect of the climate on humans (e.g., health) and vice versa. Scientists can focus on fieldwork, satellite data analysis, modeling, or lab work, though many atmospheric scientists use a variety of methods to understand the atmosphere, and they study processes ranging from global to microscale. Atmospheric scientists also study the relationships between the atmosphere and other climate system components (oceans, sea ice, vegetation, etc.).

Geophysics
Geophysics is concerned with physical processes within and on Earth, especially the internal physical constitution of the planet, and seismic, gravitational, geothermal, geoelectrical, geomagnetic phenomena and their relation to geological processes. The geophysics concentration offers graduate work toward MA, MS.

Oceanography
Oceanography, the application of the sciences to the study of the oceans, is an interdisciplinary environmental science concerned with all processes: biological, chemical, geological, and physical, as well as the interactions between the ocean. The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences graduate major offers MA, MS degrees with a concentration in oceanography.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32508

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 85

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    13000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Provost's Scholarships for Excellence
    Regional scholarship
    Regional award
    Continued Success Scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    Continued Success Scholarship
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Provost's Scholarships for Excellence
    • No scholarship application required, qualified applicants automatically considered
    • Based on academic qualifications
    • Applicable to International Direct and International Year One students with a
    minimum GPA 3.5+ (or IB 30+ or A-level two Bs and one C) upon high school or
    secondary school completion
    • Applicable to Undergraduate Transfer Program or direct entry transfer students
    with a minimum GPA 3.25+ in undergraduate level coursework
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a
    GPA 3.0+
    • Can not be combined with Regional Awards or Regional Scholarships

    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability: first come, first served
    • Applicable to International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer
    Program enrollments
    • Can not be combined with Regional Awards in regions that receive $16,000/year
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions

    Regional award
    • No scholarship application is required, qualified applicants are automatically
    awarded with offer.
    • Applicable to International Direct and International Year One and Undergraduate
    Transfer Program enrollments.
    • Awarding Region is based on the country of residence.
    • Students on government scholarships or sponsored by an external entity are not
    eligible for this award.
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a
    GPA of 2.0+.

    Continued Success Scholarship
    • No application needed, automatically awarded following successful completion of
    International Direct, International Year One or Undergraduate Transfer Program and
    matriculation to OSU if students meet the following eligibility requirements:
    • Achieve a minimum GPA 3.5 in International Direct, International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $3,000 per year
    • Achieve a minimum GPA 3.75 in International Direct, International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for $5,000 per year
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at OSU as a full time degree seeking student in an
    approved undergraduate program
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a
    GPA 3.5+
    • Can not be combined with Regional Award or Provost Scholarship for Excellence.

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability: first come, first served
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be required for some regions

    Continued Success Scholarship
    • Successful completion of first term of Master’s International Direct or successful
    matriculation to OSU from Graduate Pathway
    • Achieve a minimum GPA 3.5 in all coursework taken during Graduate Pathway or
    Master’s International Direct to qualify for $3,000 per year
    • Achieve a minimum GPA 3.75 in all coursework taken during Graduate Pathway or
    Master’s International Direct to qualify for $5,000 per year
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at OSU as a full time degree seeking student in an
    approved graduate program
    • Renewable as long as student remains in good academic standing, maintaining a
    GPA 3.5+
    • Can not be combined with graduate tuition remission or OSU assistantships
    Undergraduate scholarships:
    Provost's Scholarships for Excellence-Up to $24,000 ($6,000 per year)
    Regional scholarship-Up to $8,000 (Up to $8,000 during the first year (one-time reward))
    Regional award-Up to $64,000 ($8,000 - $16,000 per year)
    Continued Success Scholarship-Up to $15,000 ($3,000 - $5,000 per year)

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship-Up to $7,500 (Up to $7,500 during the first year (one-time reward))
    Continued Success Scholarship-Up to $10,000 ($3,000-$5,000 per year) Available year 2-4

     

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