Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences | Master's programme

How is the cli­mate changing?

Society urgently needs experts with a multidisciplinary education in Atmospheric and Earth System sciences. Climate change, urban air quality and extreme weather are matters of global concern that science cannot yet completely explain. Thus, more scientific research needs to be conducted. Environmental specialists are also needed in companies ranging from clean technology to energy and insurance, as well as among policymakers and governments.

The six study tracks are as follows: aerosol physics, geophysics of the hydrosphere, meteorology, biosphere-atmosphere cycles, remote sensing and atmospheric chemistry and analysis.

The Master’s Programme in Meteorology, Atmospheric and Climate-System Sciences educates all meteorologists in Finland for weather forecasting, meteorological research and aviation safety. We also educate hydrospheric geophysicists to work in the fields of cryology, hydrology and oceanography, and chemists and aerosol physicists to work in companies.

*previously the Master's Programme in Atmospheric Sciences (ATM-MP) 

Basic information
Scope of studies and length 120 ECTS credits, 2 years
Degree level Master
Language Finnish, English, Swedish
Tuition fee per year (only non-EU/EEA citizens) 15 000 EUR
Application period Begins: 02 Jan 2026 at 08:00 Ends: 16 Jan 2026 at 15:00
How to apply

The quick guide gives you a general overview of the application process and how to apply. Make sure that you meet the admission criteria, prepare your documents in advance and apply when applications are open.

Please note that there is only one intake per academic year. The online application form is open only during the application period. Also the admission criteria for the programme can be found in Studyinfo.

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