Overview

The Meteorology and Atmospheric Science program at Pennsylvania State University develops and integrates approaches based on observational, computational and analytical techniques, and seeks to advance both fundamental understanding and predictive skill.

The major interests of the faculty and graduate students include (1) mesoscale- and synoptic- scale weather systems; (2) climate and earth system dynamics; (3) atmospheric physics including radiative transfer and cloud physics; (4) atmospheric chemistry, air quality and the earth's biogeochemical cycles; (5) atmospheric turbulence, boundary layers, land-atmosphere interactions, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and ocean-ice-atmosphere interactions; (6) geophysical fluid dynamics, (7) physical oceanography, and (8) climate and weather risk. Methodological approaches include numerical modeling, data assimilation, atmospheric remote sensing, field observations, atmospheric data analysis, and laboratory studies.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will acquire and demonstrate mastery of knowledge within a core disciplinary area of the atmospheric sciences while demonstrating familiarity with other topics within the atmospheric sciences outside of the core area.
Graduates will develop analytical and methodological skills necessary to apply knowledge of the atmospheric sciences to the solution of an unanswered problem within the discipline.
Graduates will disseminate results of investigation via a logically, clearly written master’s thesis, and via articulate, effective presentations.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate in a collegial and ethical manner with other professionals within their field or with diverse scientific backgrounds.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Dynamic Meteorology

Atmospheric Turbulence

Physical Oceanography

Climate System Dynamics

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Cloud Physics

Radiative Transfer

The Atmospheric Boundary Layer

Climate System Dynamics

Communication of Research in Atmospheric Science

Development and Ethics in the Atmospheric Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-25 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program is open to all students with a baccalaureate degree and a strong interest in the atmospheric sciences.
A degree in science (including, but not limited to, meteorology or atmospheric science), mathematics, or engineering provides a particularly good background.
Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are required for the evaluation of all applicants.
Most students admitted to the graduate program have undergraduate grade-point averages of 3.50 or higher.
Three recommendations are solicited from persons familiar with the student's academic competence, and the student is required to write a letter summarizing interests and goals.
All international students required to take the English proficiency test must take the American English Oral Communicative Proficiency Test (AEOCPT) upon first enrollment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46790 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46790 USD / year

≈ 46790 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27116 USD / year

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Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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