Overview

Key Features

Students who earn an Atmospheric Science Ph.D. program at Colorado State University must demonstrate significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and a great breadth of knowledge. Successful students in the Ph.D. program demonstrate the following:

Deep knowledge in multiple areas in atmospheric science achieved through elective courses and weekly colloquia.
Skillful ability to formulate a science problem, review literature, propose an experiment, and analyze data at a level appropriate for academic or professional success. This ability is assessed through a three-part PhD Preliminary Examination (research prospectus, written exam related to the research/prospectus, and an oral exam by the PhD Committee).
Proficiency in (1) written communication through a dissertation and peer-reviewed research articles and (2) oral communication through presentations at professional conferences/meetings.
For students interested in gaining teaching experience, acquire basic training in teaching through teaching assistantships and other opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aerosol science

Air quality

Atmospheric chemistry

Atmospheric radiation

Atmospheric transport processes

Climate change

Climate dynamics

Climate futures and sustainability

Climate and societal dynamics

Cloud dynamics

Cloud and precipitation physics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

42 SCH

42 semester credits beyond the (thesis option) master’s degree (or 72 semester credits beyond the bachelor’s degree)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

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

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of an M.S. degree with thesis in atmospheric science or related field with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Demonstration of basic principles of atmospheric science and aptitude for research

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

31556 USD / year

≈ 31556 USD / year
Out-of-State

31556 USD / year

≈ 31556 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14377 USD / year

≈ 14377 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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Key information

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General requirements

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Living costs

Fort Collins

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