Graduate Applications

We invite highly qualified students with a Bachelor or Master of Science degree in biology, chemistry, geology, physics, mathematics, engineering or an ocean-related field, to apply for oceanography graduate study at Texas A&M University.

Students should apply for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program in oceanography and indicate specific interest in one of the four major divisions: biological, chemical, geological or physical oceanography.

Students should have completed*:

Math through Integral Calculus
1 year of Chemistry
1 year of Physics
A survey course in Biology and/or Geology is recommended

Additional Requirements Include:

Online application through the Apply Texas website.
Official transcripts from all college level institutions attended, whether or not a degree was awarded.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to conduct research and/or be successful in a graduate program.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores; please use Institutional Code - R6003, Department Code - 0508.
International students must also submit the following material:
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if applicable.
- Statement of the award of the degree or diploma.

Deadlines for receipt of all materials:

January 1 to January 13 for consideration for fellowships, scholarships and assistantships
U.S. Students
- July 1 is the last day for receipt of applications for the fall
- December 1 is the last day for receipt of applications for the spring
International Students.
- March 1 is the deadline for the fall
- August 1 is the deadline for the spring

Important Addresses:

Send all materials to:

Graduate Admissions Processing
Office of Admissions and Records
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 40001
College Station, TX 77842-4001

If you have problems or questions with the application:

Send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Academic Advisor for the Department of Oceanography.

* Applicants with course deficiencies who are otherwise qualified may be admitted. They must make up the course deficiencies with grades of B or above.