Program Overview
The Earth Systems Science at Stanford University is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth Systems Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,243 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Stanford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth Systems Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Climate Change: An Earth Systems Perspective
- From Freshwater to Oceans to Land Systems: An Earth System Perspective to Global Challenges
- Research Proposal Development and Delivery
- Fundamentals of Modeling
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Earth System Analysis
- Measurements in Earth Systems
- Remote Sensing of the Oceans
- Remote Sensing of Land
- Physical Hydrogeology
- Contaminant Hydrogeology and Reactive Transport
- Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics: The Atmospheric Circulation
- Atmosphere, Ocean, and Climate Dynamics: the Ocean Circulation
- Analyzing land use in a globalized world
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
International Academic Credentials
Stanford\xc2\x92s assessment of a foreign degree is based on the characteristics of a national educational system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed. The following guidelines indicate the minimum level of study of applicants from recognized academic institutions outside the U.S.
Minimum level of study required of applicants of who wish to apply for graduate study at Stanford:- Britain: British patterned education \xc2\x96 bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with honors.
- France: Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur from grandes \xc3\xa9coles or completion of two years of classes pr\xc3\xa9paratoires aux grandes \xc3\xa9coles (CPGE) and two years of course work toward the Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur degree. Maitrise from universities.
- Germany: The diplom, magister artium (M.A.) or staatsexamen. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted.
- Other European countries: University degree requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\'s degree accepted.
- Middle East: University degree requiring four years of study.
- Canada: Three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from Quebec, four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from other provinces.
- Latin America: University degree requiring four years of study.
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in engineering or medicine, master\xc2\x92s degree in all other fields. (Note: A three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. The two-year master\xc2\x92s degree following the three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from India is required.)
- Philippines: Four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Russian republics: University diploma requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted (requires the Diploma Supplement issued in accordance to the Bologna Declaration).
- Other Asian countries: University degree requiring four years of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,243 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 15,243 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Stanford University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Stanford University
Stanford University
Stanford, United States
Stanford University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date ment 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months