About the course

Our group studies active volcanoes and all major aspects of volcanic systems everywhere they occur on Earth. The University of Hawaii is uniquely situated at the center of the Pacific Ring of Fire.

　　VGP researchers use active Hawaiian volcanoes as natural laboratories of intraplate volcanism and fossil volcanic systems on the older islands to provide windows into deeper volcanic structures.

　　The group studies submarine volcanoes around the world using the UH and other research vessel, as well as human occupied and remote operated vehicles.

　　Group members even remotely monitor volcanoes on Earth and other planets with ground-based and space-borne observatories.

　　VGP has a wide range of modern, well-equipped analytical laboratories that provide data on the chemical composition and physical properties of igneous materials (see below).

　　The Hawaii Center for Volcanology is housed at SOEST, it includes scientists from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes at UH Hilo, facilitating collaborative projects to monitor active volcanoes. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2025	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2026	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

Official transcripts from each collegiate institution attended

　　Official GRE scores of the general exam. Subject exams may also be sent but are not required.

　　PhD candidates are accepted with either a BS or MS degree in geoscience or relate disciplines.At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.A minimum TOEFL score of 500/61 (paper/internet) or IELTS overall band test result of 6.00 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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