Hydrometeorology

• What is the science involved with the interface of water in the atmosphere and water on the ground?
• What are the ramifications for predictive capabilities when these processes are incorporated into coupled numerical weather and climate models?
• What are the new applications in water quality (and how are water quality issues linked to precipitation and related run off issues)?
• How is the full understanding of the hydrologic cycle from "white water" to "blue water" (from precipitation to streams to ocean to water vapor to precipitation) related to the advancements in prediction and related societal benefits that link back to the water quality issue?

The purpose of the UA Hydrometeorology Program is to become the first and premier Hydrometeorology program in the World. Our mission is to:

• Educate students by providing them with (1) a well-rounded background in the related fields of atmospheric, hydrologic and systems sciences, (2) the tools and methods for numerical modeling, prediction and data assimilation (surface hydrology, weather and climate), and (3) the sensors, data sources and data manipulation tools, including remote-sensing and geographic information systems (GIS)
• Partner with various national and international weather and climate forecasting agencies to identify critical hydrometeorological knowledge gaps, to support, encourage, and facilitate research in multidisciplinary hydrometeorological science, and to work towards improved forecasts and forecast support (particularly over arid and semiarid regions, such as the Western US), and
• Serve the hydrometeorological science and operational communities by coordinating meetings and workshops seeking to build consensus related to hydrometeorological science and to assist in the transfer of advances in understanding into the decision-making arena.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Mesoscale Meteorological Modeling
• Boundary Layer Meteorology
• Dynamic Meteorology
• Synoptic Meteorology
• Systems Approach to Hydrologic Modeling
• Data Assimilation

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE®: 157 (quantitative), 4.5 (analytical)

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English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 110
• TOEFL® IBT: 79
• PTE Academic: 60
• IELTS: 7

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Other requirements

General requirements

• Submit all required application materials, including letters of recommendation, electronically with the Graduate College application.
• Paper applications are no longer accepted.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (non-residents): 33,011 AUD / year ≈ 23,400 USD / year
• Out-of-State: 33,011 AUD / year ≈ 23,400 USD / year
• Domestic (In-State): 17,916 AUD / year ≈ 12,700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson, United States: 1,171-1,608 AUD / month

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