M.Sc Geological Sciences at Indiana University [IU BLOOMINGTON], Bloomington Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

M.Sc. in Geological Sciences at Indiana University: Fees, Eligibility, Entry Requirements, Admission Deadlines & Scholarships

Bloomington, IndianaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1820established year
48514enrollment
Public
7.5/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Geological Sciences)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$27,271 /Yr

Collegedunia Team's profile photo

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated 3+ months ago

Applications are Open until 15 January 2026 for Fall 2026 Intake, with classes starting on September 2026. The course covers topics such as sedimentology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, geophysics, stratigraphy, environmental geology, mineralogy, structural geology, and the application of geological principles to real-world environmental and resource-related challenges.

The M.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Indiana University includes the following modules:

Years

 Core Modules

 Optional Modules

Year 1

  • Introduction to Mineralogy

  • Applied Analytical Techniques in Geology

  • Reporting Skills in Geoscience

  • Geochemistry and Environmental Problems

  • Environmental Issues and Solutions

  • Global Climate Change

  • Hydrogeology

  • Sedimentology

  • Structural Geology

  • Paleoclimatology

  • Environmental Remote Sensing

  • Isotope Geochemistry

  • Environmental Risk Assessment

  • Groundwater Modeling


Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake - Jan 15, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27271

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing & Food$12431
Transportation$2958
  • Per Credit Tuition Fee:  $ 909.03 (For Non-Thesis Option)
  • Per Credit Tuition Fee:  $ 757.52 (For Thesis Option)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$26098
2022$26098
2021$28552

Important Dates

  • The Upcoming Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake is Tentative Based on Previous Year’s
EventApplication Date
Dean of Science Scholarship for Fall 2025 Intake Apr 15, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake Jan 15, 2026

Scores Required

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

300 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

110 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

70

Application Fees

30

ECTS Credits


Ranking

202520242023202220212020

QS World University logo
Environmental Studies 301 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #35 out of 98 in USA 2025)

Do you think the Rankings are wrong ?  Report Here

TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Global Citizen ScholarshipOne-time award of $7,500Current IU international students demonstrating outstanding contributions to IU
Indiana Geology & Gem Society ScholarshipUp to $3,000Environmental science or geology majors with GPA ≥ 3.25, intro geology GPA ≥ 3.70, enrolled in 9+ credit hours, and within 12 months of graduation.
Dean of Science ScholarshipUp to $2,000School of Science students meeting specific criteria.



Comments


No Comments To Show

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BeArt Presets-Academic ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Bharat Petroleum ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Comindware ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025)
USD 27,271 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 100
  • GRE: 300
  • Duolingo: 110

Do you think the Dates are wrong ?  Report Here

Videos
Write A Review & Earn Upto 20 USD*

Refer & Earn 5 USD For Every Approved Review

Cash Rewarded

$1500

Reviews Collected

3k+ Reviews

interested in this College ?

Get free counselling
Important Dates