Overview

The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences program at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is offered is the only interdisciplinary graduate programme in the region that focuses on critical facets of the basic and applied sciences of the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and the interactions between them.

Careers

Our program aims to educate and mentor outstanding young scientists for careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aerosol Physics and Chemistry

Atmosphere - Biosphere Interactions

Climate Dynamics and Climate Change

Earth System Science Data Analytics

Geodesy and Global Changes

Seismology and Tectonics

Volcanology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 4 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Updated curriculum vitae;

Official transcript of academic records of all tertiary level studies, to be sent directly by the original university/institution to our Division

Confidential recommendations from two referees, to be sent directly by the referees to our Division by post or by e-mail to eas@cuhk.edu.hk;

Copy of certificates of academic/professional qualifications (e.g., degree and graduation certificates);

A certifying letter stating that the medium of instruction of the programme concerned wasEnglish, if applicable;

Original of documentary proof of fulfillment of the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Copy of the HKID card or other identity document as given in the Application Form;

Online Verification Report for Higher Education Qualification Certificate issued by the CHESICC (For applicant who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China)

Online payment for the application fee;

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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