Overview

Highly Skilled Researcher

The Master’s programme in Climate Physics at Utrecht University trains you to be a highly skilled researcher by focusing on the fundamental physical processes that make up the Earth’s climate system. The complex nature of the work requires advanced mathematical skills right from the start.

You will build on this foundation by adding specialised theoretical, observational, and computational knowledge and skills relating to the atmosphere, meteorology, oceans, cryosphere (ice), and biosphere. Moreover, your instructors will encourage you to develop a critical attitude towards your research results and your underlying assumptions.

Teaching staff

Our teaching staff include leading experts from the five research fields encompassed by the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht (IMAU):

Ocean Circulation and Climate

Physical Oceanography of the Coastal Zone

Atmospheric Dynamics and the Hydrological Cycle

Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry

Ice and Climate

Programme Objective

The MSc in Climate Physics is a two-year research Master’s programme that provides students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate the fundamental physical processes that regulate the Earth’s climate system, including the dynamics of the planet’s atmosphere, ocean, and climate.

Career Prospects

Graduates receive the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Climate Physics. Most graduates find PhD positions at the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht (IMAU) or at other institutes in the Netherlands and abroad.

The analytical and computing skills and critical academic attitude towards research acquired during this Master’s programme are valued outside the academic world as well.

Professional Careers

Of our graduates who elect to pursue professional careers, 10% find employment in operational meteorology and the remaining 40% find employment in other careers.

The last category includes such positions as an ABN AMRO bank trainee, a Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) researcher, and a high school teacher. These examples demonstrate that you’ll be able to apply the academic skills you acquire in a variety of professions and career paths.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics In Climate Dynamics
Atmospheric Composition And Chemical Processes
Boundary Layers, Transport And Mixing
Current Themes In Climate Change
Dynamical Meteorology
Dynamical Oceanography
Earth System Modeling
Ice And Climate

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology View 14 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Netherlands

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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

6.5

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93

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Student insurance

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
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the programme is contingent on the content of your bachelor’s programme.

There is no set limit on the number of students accepted. The programme allows students to use up to 15 ECTS (two courses) to remedy any deficiencies (”catch up” courses).

In order to be eligible for the Master’s programme in Climate Physics, you should have:

solid basic knowledge in classical physics, especially fluid dynamics, as well as in the mathematics required for studying scientific topics at an advanced level;

the ability to work independently as well as in groups to solve physical problems, present the results of solved problems, and to read (in English) physics literature at the level of graduate textbooks; and

intermediate problem-solving skills in the field of physics and its applications.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21736 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21736 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

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