Course at a Glance
- PhDDegree level
- Keele Campus, CanadaLocation
- Lassonde School of EngineeringField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Keele CampusCampus
- PhDAwards
- $18,000Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Earth & Space Science Earth & Space Science is a multidisciplinary research program associated with the Centre for Research in Earth & Space Science (CRESS). The graduate program provides postgraduate instruction and research experience for graduate students working towards either MSc or PhD degrees.
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You will join a group of students from a wide range of backgrounds, including engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research arise partly due to the program’s proximity to the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Engineering, and part of the Chemistry department. You’ll have the opportunity to join a number of atmospheric science research projects conducted in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada and groups from other universities, while space science projects such as OSIRIS-REx, Phoenix, and SWIFT involve collaboration with local companies (MDA, Teledyne Optech, EMS technologies, etc.) as well as the Canadian Space Agency, ESA, NASA and JPL. Conduct your research through the exploration of atmospheric modelling, chemistry, computer science, earth science geomatics, mathematics, physics and astronomy, remote sensing and space observations. See Program’s Website
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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
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Dissertation AND Oral examination. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Required Forms Supplementary Information Form (Accessed through MyFile;) Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MSC Referee List Applicants to the PhD program must submit: Statement of Interest Resumé or CV Referee List · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$18,000 CAD / year≈ $13,235 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsYork's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Earth & Space Science (PhD)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. SourcesView 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: Deadline - Fall (Domestic Applicants Only): 2027-05-15; Deadline - Fall (International Applicants Only): 2026-03-15; Deadline - Winter (Domestic Applicants Only): 2026-10-15; Deadline - Winter (International Applicants Only): 2026-07-15; Deadline - Summe…
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- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Earth & Space Science - PhD cost?
CAD 18,000 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum required GPA: B (York grading scale). Programme component(s): Dissertation AND Oral examination. Additional admission requirements: Additional Admission Requirements Required Forms Supplementary Information Form (Accessed through MyFile;) Number of Recommendation(s) 2 recommendation(s) Other Requirements MSC Referee List Applicants to the PhD program must submit: Statement of Interest Resumé or CV Referee List · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 88; PTE Academic 60; Duolingo English Test 120 · English test waiver: Faculty of Graduate Studies sets English proficiency per programme; see the programme page. York's undergraduate exemption rules do not automatically apply to graduate admission. Source: programme page listed in source_url. · Application fee: CAD 140.00
Is there a scholarship?
York's Faculty of Graduate Studies publishes Standard Funding Packages by Program; this programme is listed there as 'Earth & Space Science (PhD)' with International Funding: Yes (Domestic Funding: Yes). York's graduate funding model offers a minimum funding commitment that 'Covers tuition, and is indexed to increases in tuition fees'; a component of it is the York Graduate Fellowship, which 'Varies between domestic and international students to reflect differential fees'. It applies only to full-time students who are offered a funding commitment on admission; there is no separate application. Sources View scholarship page
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