Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Fort Garry, CanadaLocation
- Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and ResourcesField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Fort GarryCampus
- Doctor of PhilosophyAwards
- $9,799Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
The Department of Earth Sciences in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources is a geoscience department.
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Our faculty members have garnered numerous university, national, and international awards in recognition of their research contributions, excellence in teaching, outreach activities and commitment to the geoscientific community.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
Canada- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 6.5
- Study modeFull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the earth sciences PhD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of an MSc in earth sciences. Students with MSc degrees in related fields may be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee providing their planned degree program involves studies in the earth sciences. Direct entry into the PhD program from an honours bachelor’s degree is permitted only for outstanding students (GPA well above 3.0 in the last two full years of undergraduate study). This route is at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee and is intended only for those students that the committee considers adequately prepared for immediate PhD-level studies. Students applying should have a GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$9,799 CAD / year≈ $7,205 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsInternational Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awardsView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Fall (September): January 8 | Winter (January): March 15 | Summer (May): August 1
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Earth Sciences (PhD) cost?
CAD 9,799 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the earth sciences PhD program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of an MSc in earth sciences. Students with MSc degrees in related fields may be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee providing their planned degree program involves studies in the earth sciences. Direct entry into the PhD program from an honours bachelor’s degree is permitted only for outstanding students (GPA well above 3.0 in the last two full years of undergraduate study). This route is at the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee and is intended only for those students that the committee considers adequately prepared for immediate PhD-level studies. Students applying should have a GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two full years (60 credit hours) of study In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 61; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Exempt if the applicant holds a high school diploma or university degree from Canada or a country on UM's English Language Proficiency Test Exemption List. Conditional admission is available via the English Language Centre's Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUCE. Source: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/admissions/requirements · Application fee: CAD 130.00 (international applicant fee; domestic CAD 100.00) · Deposit: CAD 2000.00
Is there a scholarship?
International Excellence Entrance Scholarship: one award of CAD 25,000 and two awards of CAD 10,000 each year for international high school graduates entering first year full-time (minimum 80% course load) with a minimum 90% admission average over five senior-level courses; application deadline December 1. Source:. Further international awards View scholarship page
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