MS in Geological Sciences
at University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder

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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Overview

University of Colorado Boulder has been pioneering MS in Geological Sciences at PG level. The program has a duration of 18 to 24 months. This particular course is directed towards individuals who seek a higher level of the educational cycle. The program is considered one of the best in the country, which is responsible for the program's excellent quality and honoring. For the course, applicants must satisfy evaluation based on eligibility criteria among which entrance scores obtained in tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo are imperative for attaining admission. The University of Colorado Boulder tuition fee for the first year to pursue this course is USD 32,980 (INR 3,165,750). Added should be living expenditures, rent, hostel fees, boards, books and supplies, utilities, or any other expense for the course. This complete budgeting plan ensures that the students go through their college life hassle-free.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹31.25 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

MS in Geological Sciences

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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Fees

When planning for the MS in Geological Sciences, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of USD 32,980 (INR 3,165,750). Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the University of Colorado Boulder. To know about the complete breakdown of the University of Colorado Boulder MS in Geological Sciences fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please check the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 31,24,517

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 94.73975 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 6ᵗʰ October 2024

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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Most of our competitive candidates have GPA's of 3.50 minimum.

Typically, entering students have completed at least 24 semester hours of basic courses in geological sciences and two semesters each of chemistry, physics, and calculus.
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Duolingo

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The University of Colorado Boulder offers conditional admission to international students who meet the academic requirements for admission but need to improve their English language skills before starting an academic degree program. Students who receive conditional admission to the University of Colorado Boulder will be allowed to start their degree program after they have met the requirement for English proficiency.
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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#8	Aerospace Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#57	Physics and Astronomy QS, 2026
#126	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

University of Colorado Boulder
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

40% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Sporty

Internships3.6

Part time work3.8

Post study jobs4.6

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.8

Value for money4

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.8

Indian Food3.4

Permanent Immigration3.6

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Master of Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2026

4.6

CU Boulder - A magical place to be for Electrical Engineering students.

Tips: Be prepared for very cold weather conditions, especially from November to March. All the courses are assignment oriented and hands on and hence require a lot of time and effort. Come prepared with basics about your major. They expect us to know the basics and not completely start from scratch.

Likes (Safety): Boulder is a very safe place. The Police and the emergency services are excellent and are on duty 24/7. The crime rate is extremely low. All Engineering students often have to stay back until late at night in the labs/library. I have never faced any issues or seen anyone face any issues. There are also free car rides for all the students from 6 pm until midnight to and from anywhere in Boulder, provided by the university.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Boulder has very limited options for Indian food. Even the ones that are there are not very authentic. Almost all are operated by Nepali people, and the taste is local. To get good and authentic Indian food, you will have to go to Denver, which is 1.5 hours by bus.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 120000

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Data Science (STEM) - Batch of 2025

4.6

CU is the best place to study and get involved.

Tips: This college is student-friendly, which provides a lot of free transportation options, career support for students, and many on-campus opportunities. Additionally, the location is away from busy cities and provides a calm environment for students. However, the college doesn't offer any scholarships for international students.

Likes (Safety): The campus is very safe. There are CCTVs all over the place and only students and faculty members can enter the academic buildings. Moreover, CU provides free cabs in the evening for students to commute between campus and house. Also in general, the people in Boulder are student-friendly and helpful, and I've never encountered any bad experience till now.

Dislikes (Internships): The market is pretty bad and the college can only support up to a point. There are career services available, however, they can barely help you to fix your resume. Also, the college is in Boulder- where there are very less tech companies- adding more burden to hunt jobs.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024Read more

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MS in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2021

4.0

Make the most out of your college. Have fun, be involved in student groups

Tips: There are lot of international student groups in campus which makes transition easy. I did RA and TA as part of my college and was able to pay a major part of fees from it. The power electronics degree from CU Boulder is one of the best in the world with a key focus on industry standards.

Likes (Safety): Boulder campus is very safe, there are police patrolling 24*7 around the campus. Also there are night cabs provided by the campus which makes commuting easy for students staying back in the library for late-night study and discussions. The police and security are always available on call.

Dislikes (Student Life): Boulder is one of the most beautiful campuses in the US. There are different organizations on campus where you could potentially be part of and participate in various programs. Also, there are different programs organized by the departments. Active participation in the student groups makes you stand out from the crowd.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1550

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2024Read more

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Research and Evaluation Methods, MA - Batch of 2026

3.8

Great professors and experience.

Tips: I was sceptical at first but the campus and fellow students made me feel way more reassured. Everyone was helpful and there are resources dedicated to international students that one can avail which makes things a bit smoother. Campus is quite safe other than some places outside off campus which we are encouraged to be a bit cautious about after dark. My course is very academic and very research driven and a great path for someone interested in academia or pursuing a doctorate.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1275

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104500

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

Marketing, MS - Batch of 2026

3.7

Mixed experience and opportunities.

Tips: My experience in university has been very transformative. I have learnt a lot since the very first week here and some have been truly profitable skills. People are very friendly and classes encourage you to embrace your creativity as well. The downside is that employment opportunities are very limited especially in my preferred field if you don't have as much extensive experience.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1425

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026Read more

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MS in Geological Sciences
at
University of Colorado Boulder
Highlights

MS in Geological Sciences is offered by College of Arts and Sciences under University of Colorado Boulder, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.