Overview

The Meteorology and Physical Oceanography program at the University of Miami prepares graduates to develop into research leaders in the fields of meteorology and physical oceanography, and thereby contribute to better informing the public and policy makers on how to prepare for hazards and changes in the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge in meteorology and physical oceanography.

Students will demonstrate their ability to conduct research in meteorology and physical oceanography.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of discipline, appropriate methodology, application of knowledge, methodology to original research, critical thinking, as well as effective written and oral communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Oceanography

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Atmospheric Science

Large Scale Ocean Circulation: Models and Observations

General Circulation of the Atmosphere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00

More details

complete applications received by December 1 will have the highest chance of being invited to our on-site annual recruitment weekend visit in early February

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Oceanography View 29 other PhDs in Climate Studies & Meteorology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application will ask you to identify up to 5 faculty with whom you are interested in. See above statement for more details on this.

Upload PDF of Statement of Purpose identifying your goals and objectives in pursuing a graduate degree. If you have already identified RSMAS faculty you are interested in, please be sure to include this information here as well.

Upload PDF of unofficial transcripts (for review purposes only). See below statement on transcripts for more details on this.

Three letters of recommendation from persons well situated to evaluate your qualifications for graduate study. The online application will ask you to enter your recommender's email addresses for the RSMAS recommendation letter form to be sent to them.

Non-refundable application fee ($85).

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

31728 USD / year

≈ 31728 USD / year
Out-of-State

31728 USD / year

≈ 31728 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31728 USD / year

≈ 31728 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 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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Scholarships Information

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Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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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

Miami

Funding

Scholarships Information

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