Master of Science [MS] (Earth and Planetary Sciences)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$34,734 /Yr
- Many of the grand challenges for present and future generations concern issues deeply embedded within the Earth Sciences. The human capacity for environmental stewardship, and societal needs for understanding the availability and development of key resources require an understanding of the depth of geologic time and the Earth processes that affect rock, air, and water. Education and the scientific investigation of the Earth, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, other planetary bodies, and the solar system are central to the activities within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico.
- The Department offers a large and expanding variety of introductory and intermediate courses for undergraduate students who are interested in learning about how our fascinating planet works (including an option for a Minor in Earth Sciences). Undergraduate programs emphasize a solid foundation in a broad range of Earth and Planetary Science disciplines, with research opportunities for advanced undergraduates in particular fields. Graduate students may pursue studies emphasizing climatology and paleoclimatology; crystallography and materials science; environmental geology; geochemistry; geomorphology; geophysics; geodynamics; geospatial analysis; hydrology; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology; invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology; mineralogy; paleomagnetism; planetary sciences, sedimentology; soils; stratigraphy; structural geology; tectonics; and volcanology.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Spring Intake - Nov 1, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $34734 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room & Board | $11500 |
| Transportation Expenses | $1500 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $23536 |
| 2023 | $26452 |
| 2021 | $24187 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Spring Intake | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Jan 5, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Review UNM program details and funding options.
- Apply online and pay the $70 fee.
- Submit English test scores (if required) and any additional documents.
- Wait for admission decision and scholarship/assistantship updates.
- Accept admission, submit financial/academic documents, and get your I-20.
- Schedule and attend your visa appointment.
- Plan travel, arrange housing, and arrive on campus.

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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| International Student with Amigo Scholarship | 27674 | 3.0 GPA on a US scale in previous Undergraduate Degree Program. |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
















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