The Earth Sciences provide insights into some of humanity’s deepest questions. How was the planet Earth, our lifeboat in space, formed? What are the processes that have shaped the Earth – its surface and internal structure? How has life, of which humanity is a part, evolved? Why are there earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain chains, continents, and oceans? How has the surface of the Earth and its environments changed through time? On a practical level, the study of Earth Sciences provides a basis for understanding natural hazards, assessing Earth’s climate variability and global change, predicting the migration of man-made pollutants, and exploring for the energy and mineral resources upon which society depends.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.
Customize your curriculum through a flexible program that will allow you to double major and pursue academic interests outside the field of Earth sciences.
Participate in student research that unlocks access to state-of-the-art laboratories and computing facilities for sophisticated analytical and numerical study of Earth systems.
Participate in an active, thriving undergraduate geosciences club, UGoGeo, to build camaraderie with fellow students and connect students with faculty.
The International Year One is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a UK, EU or US University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IY1 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IY1 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year OneYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Intake | VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| Fall 2025 | 51+ | 3 terms | $47,200 |
Please note that the above fee does not include accommodation, dining, or insurance. Additionally, it does not include tuition applicable to your degree course continued at Syracuse University.
| VEPT | Program Duration | Tuition Fees |
| 37-40 | 20 weeks | $10,000 |
| 41-45 | 12 weeks | $6,000 |
| 46-50 | 6 weeks | $3,000 |
Progressing students into Syracuse University receive the following merit awards for each
subsequent year of enrollment based on the cumulative GPA earned upon the completion of the 30 credit hours:
• A GPA between 3.25 and 3.49 is $10,000 per year
• A GPA between 3.5 and 3.74 is $15,000 per year
• A GPA greater than 3.75 is $20,000 per year
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries, please contact us.
