Earth & Space Science | Faculty of Graduate Studies | York University

The Graduate Program in Earth & Space Science (ESS) is a multidisciplinary research program associated with the Department of Earth & Space Science & Engineering (ESSE) and the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS). The graduate program provides postgraduate instruction and research experience for graduate students working towards either MSc or PhD degrees. Research is carried out under the supervision of ESS faculty members, who are drawn from a number of science departments within York University or Adjunct Faculty Members appointed to the Graduate Program.

Dates and Deadlines

Visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies webpage on Registration for details about registering and enrolling in courses.
There will be three intakes for the 2020–2021 Academic Year in the Earth & Space Science Graduate Program.
– the first application deadline is March 15^th, 2020, for entry beginning in Fall (September 2020).
– the second application deadline is August 15^th, 2020, for entry beginning in Winter (January 2021).
– the third application deadline is December 15^th, 2020, for entry beginning in Summer (May 2021).
Apply now online.
Important Dates for Graduate Students

News and Events

ESSE News

Lassonde PhD student, Athina Peidou, wins award for research paper
May 28, 2019
Third-year Earth and Space Science and Engineering PhD student…
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Geomatics PhD Student, Sowmya Natesan, takes home Enbridge Graduate Student Award
May 15, 2019
Fourth Year PhD student, Sowmya Natesan, has been selected as…
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Students from Lassonde head to Canadian Space Agency to design and build satellite
May 13, 2019
As part of the Canadian CubeSat Project, PhD student Chonggang…
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Professor John Moores, announced as York Research Chair in Space Exploration
May 1, 2019
York University announces nine York Research Chair appointments Nine…
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