Graduate
This is an exciting time to pursue graduate studies at the Jackson School.
The Jackson School of Geosciences is one of the largest and most prestigious Earth science programs in the world. Graduate students have access to faculty and researchers in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Bureau of Economic Geology and the Institute of Geophysics. The combined academic and scientific power cuts across disciplines and offers students an unmatched breadth and depth of education and research opportunities. In nearly every area of the geosciences, you are likely to find an outstanding graduate supervisor, great peers, and a mix of professional and research opportunities. To explore opportunities for graduate study at the Jackson School, we encourage you to browse the Research section of our site, where you will find detailed information on people and programs in our wide-ranging areas of research. For more information, contact our Graduate Program Coordinators.
Degrees Offered
The Jackson School of Geosciences offers graduate students a wealth of interdisciplinary courses and career paths through degrees in Geosciences and Energy & Earth Resources, and Stackable Certificate programs. With access to three world-class research units, robust funding and historic ties to industry, graduate students enjoy research, education and employment opportunities unmatched by other schools.
Read MoreAdmissions
Applications must be complete in the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) by the appropriate deadline. OGA will forward a copy of your application and any applicable scores to the departmental graduate office.
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Students have the opportunity to work with over 100 faculty and research scientists at the Jackson School’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Bureau of Economic Geology and Institute for Geophysics. The researchers across these units are leaders in their fields and often work on the frontiers between disciplines where major developments are taking place.
Read MoreGraduate Studies Committee
The GSC consists of faculty and research scientists who are active participants in the Jackson School of Geosciences graduate program at The University of Texas at Austin. The GSC recommends students for admission to the program, sets program-specific requirements for the graduate degrees in geosciences, and recommends students for admission to candidacy for degrees.
Read MoreFinancial Support
On average, Jackson School graduate students admitted with support receive some of the best overall packages in the country. JSG support, in addition to being generous, is guaranteed (subject to requirements) and includes outstanding health benefits. Our students further benefit from living in Austin, a comparatively affordable U.S. city.
Read MoreEnergy & Earth Resources Graduate Program
The EER Graduate Program provides the opportunity for students to pursue interdisciplinary studies in areas of geosciences, engineering, management, finance, economics, law and policy. This program is well suited for those looking towards 21st century careers in energy, mineral, water, and environmental resources.
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