Overview

The Atmospheric and Oceanic Science program from University of Maryland is designed to give students the necessary background in atmospheric and oceanic sciences to make significant scientific contributions to the field.

The programme

After completing the core coursework, students take the comprehensive examinations (consisting of a written and an oral section) and must successfully pass to advance towards degree completion.

Masters students then complete a scholarly paper or thesis. PhD students deliver a prospectus outlining the scientific goals of their research and schedule a specialty examination. After passing, PhD students advance to candidacy and complete their disseration.

Full-time masters students typically take two years to complete their degree; full-time PhD students typically take five years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Oceans

Synoptic meteorology

Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere

Mesoscale meteorology

Introduction to Earth System Science

Atmospheric and Oceanic Climate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate bachelors degree (or foreign equivalent) by the time of enrollment. A minimum undergraduate background includes three semesters of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, three semesters of calculus-based physics, and two semesters of chemistry; additional mathematics, physics, and computer science courses are viewed favorably.

All students are required to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test

International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

There is a $75 (USD) application fee.

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

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Out-of-State

56340 USD / year

≈ 56340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26340 USD / year

≈ 26340 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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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Overview

The programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Financing

Funding

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