Overview

Why to study

The Atmospheric Sciences programme at University of Innsbruck focuses on snow and ice, climate and global change, applied meteorology (environment, energy, glaciology), the application of advanced observation systems (satellite technology) for data assimilation and process modelling in the area of environment and forecasting, or the analysis of the significance of complex orography in the dynamics of atmospheric flows. A special focus of the education in Innsbruck refers to mountain aspects. The entry requirement for the Master’s Programme Atmospheric Sciences is a bachelor’s degree in a related field with basic skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer languages.

Expected Learning Outcomes - Graduates possess highly specialized knowledge in the field of atmospheric sciences. They are able to integrate, transfer and implement scientific methods and knowledge at the intersections of other related nature sciences.

The career fields for graduates of the master’s programme range from meteorological and hydrological services, weather consulting companies, avalanche warning services, environmental agencies, domestic and foreign research institutions and operational centres, to interdisciplinary areas of responsibility where meteorology plays a key role. The Master’s Programme in Atmospheric Sciences prepares students for relevant doctoral studies as well as careers beyond the academic area in national and international research institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing

Physics of the Climate System

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Mountain Meteorology

Boundary Layer Meteorology

Numerical Methods for Models in Atmospheric Sciences

Atmospheric Chemistry and Biogeochemistry

The Cryosphere as Part of the Climate System

Weather Forecasting

Geostatistics

Scientific Programming

Field Course Atmospheric Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Innsbruck, Austria

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 7 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Austria

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:

Bachelor's Programme Atmosphere Sciences
Bachelor's Programme Geo- and Atmosphere Sciences
Bachelor's Programme Physics

Criteria for the determination of equivalence:

Admission to the master's degree programme may also be possible if a student has completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant related field. As part of the determination of equivalence, the following minimum scope of these core areas of the completed bachelor's degree programme will be assessed:

20 ECTS-Credits mathematics
12 ECTS-Credits physics and/or chemistry
2 ECTS-Credits programming language or computer science

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1454 EUR / year

≈ 1454 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Innsbruck

Austria

800 - 1300 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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