Overview

Ecole Centrale de Lyon 's Master's degree in Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Science is organized in four semesters and ends with a six-month research internship. The program focuses on teaching fundamental processes in physics, chemistry and applied sciences, essential for the study of the atmosphere and climate. This gives it a quality recognition among the players in the field, both in academic and industrial research.

Key Facts

This master's degree aims to:

Acquire knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines to better understand small- and large-scale processes in the atmosphere and oceans.

To study and analyze the interactions between these processes and their impact on climate change.

Learn measurement techniques and understand the importance of observation in modeling the atmosphere, oceans and climate.

This master's degree is jointly supported by Centrale Lyon and Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University.

Accreditation

Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to confer the Master Degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Atmospheric Physics

Climate Physics

Fluid Mechanics

Chemical kinetics

Mathematics

Numerical Methods

Atmospheric Chemistry

Fundamentals of Spectrometry

Graphical Information Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-14 00:00:00

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Applications for Non-EU students are made through EtudesenFrance Portal

Language

English

IELTS

5

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72

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences Oceanography View 24 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in France

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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

IELTS

5

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General requirements

For the 1st year of Master: a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific subject related to the topics of this Master with a strong background in Mathematics and Physics. English language, minimum level B2.

For enrolment directly in 2d year of Master: a completed first year of a Master’s programme in a related discipline. English language, minimum level B2.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

3879 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3879 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Écully

640 - 950 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

In addition to the the tuition fees, please note that the living costs are of about 1000€/month and initial setting up costs on coming to France of about 1200€.

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