Program Overview
The Geological Sciences at Cornell University is a MEng programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 Geological Sciences 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- economic geology
- engineering geology
- environmental geophysics
- general geology
- geobiology
- geochemistry and isotope geology
- geohydrology
- geomorphology
- geophysics
- geotectonics
- marine geology (minor)
- mineralogy
- ocean science and technology
- paleontology
- petroleum geology
- petrology
- planetary geology
- precambrian geology
- quaternary geology
- rock mechanics
- sedimentology
- seismology
- stratigraphy
- structural geology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- All Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for non-native English applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
- M.Eng. applicants who are Cornell undergraduates should contact the field office for requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell 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 Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
