PhD in Earth Sciences in Europe
23 phd programmes in earth sciences at 19 universities in Europe are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 24,433 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 4,625 USD and 34,755 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Earth Sciences programmes
23 programmes
Specialisations within earth sciences
Geosciences 11 Geology 10 Soil science 2
Universities for earth sciences in Europe
- University of Portsmouth (3)
- University of Lisbon (2)
- University of Exeter, England (2)
- Georgian Technical University (GTU) (1)
- Newcastle University (1)
- Palacký University Olomouc (1)
- The University of Manchester (1)
- University of Birmingham, England (1)
- University of Bristol (1)
- University of Glasgow (1)
PhD in Earth Sciences in Europe: common questions
- How many earth sciences programmes are there in Europe?
- 23 earth sciences phd programmes at 19 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a earth sciences degree in Europe cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in earth sciences in Europe is 24,433 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 4,625 USD and 34,755 USD per year.
- Can I study earth sciences in Europe in English?
- Yes — 96% of the earth sciences programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 23).
Planning to study earth sciences in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist earth sciences programmes for your budget and profile.