Overview

The impact of global environmental changes makes qualified atmospheric scientists who can address and solve these challenges extremely valuable.

This Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. program at the University of North Dakota offers an advanced study in atmospheric sciences with opportunities to:

Be a part of significant research and discovery of new knowledge in the atmospheric sciences that can impact the world.
Contribute to atmospheric studies conducted in a wide array of vital areas

Careers

Graduates of this program will be prepared to assume critical roles in:

Leading research efforts
Guiding science policy
Educating future atmospheric scientists
Creating opportunities in industry

UND graduates can expect exciting opportunities with several leadership roles:

University professor
Chief scientist
Project manager
Senior scientist
Senior data analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics
Measurement Systems
Atmospheric Data Analysis
Atmospheric Chemistry
Advanced Satellite Meteorology
Air Quality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

or 90 beyond bachelor's

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution. For U.S. degrees, accreditation must be by one of the six regional accrediting associations.
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 for all undergraduate work.
A GPA of at least 3.00 in all graduate level work.
For international applicants only: A combined score of 300 in the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Be recommended for doctoral work by the department.

Students with a bachelor’s degree may apply directly to the Ph.D. program and must include within their application:

At least one letter of recommendation that comments on their research ability, and
A sample of their previous research, or, provide a research topic proposal and how that research will be executed, completed, and presented within the first year of the Ph.D. program.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16965 USD / year

≈ 16965 USD / year
Out-of-State

12720 USD / year

≈ 12720 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8475 USD / year

≈ 8475 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 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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