Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Credits
66 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Tucson, United States
Disciplines
- Climate Studies & Meteorology
Overview
An additional 18 units of other graduate-level atmospheric sciences courses and 6 units of graduate-level elective coursework completes the 36 credit requirement. In addition, the candidate must complete 18 units of dissertation credit, 2 units of ATMO seminar, and fulfill the minor requirement (typically 12 units, depending on the minor Department). All Ph.D. students must pass a written and oral Comprehensive Examination, and complete and defend a dissertation based on original research.
Key Features
Students accepted into the Atmospheric Sciences degree from The University of Arizona without a Master's of Science (M.S.) degree must first successfully complete the M.S. program before proceeding with the Ph.D. Students entering the Ph.D. program with an M.S. degree in another field are permitted to minor within the department with the approval of their committee. This minor will consist of 12 units of atmospheric sciences at the graduate level in subjects other than those directly related to their area of research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dynamic Meteorology
- Physical Meteorology
- Physical Climatology
- Hydroclimatology
- Objective Analysis in the Atmospheric and Related Sciences
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Data Assimilation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: 159 (quantitative)
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree in atmospheric sciences or related field of study
- Scanned copies of original transcripts; There is no need to send original transcripts with official seal and signature unless you are accepted into our program.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (submitted online)
- Resume/CV
- Scanned copies of TOEFL Report of Scores: Minimum 550 or 95
- A statement of interest indicating your research preferences
- The program is highly quantitative, it is required for applicants to have a strong background in physics and calculus.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 32,860 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 32,860 AUD / year (≈ 23,400 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,834 AUD / year (≈ 12,700 USD / year)
Living costs
Tucson, United States: 1,166-1,601 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
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