Master of Science in Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences
Tbilisi, Georgia
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 3,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Master of Science in Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences focuses on atmospheric science, climate systems, and space interactions. This program typically covers topics including meteorology, climatology, and remote sensing, preparing students for work in a range of scientific environments.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in areas like atmospheric research, environmental consultancy, and governmental agencies. Potential roles may include meteorologist, climate scientist, or atmospheric data analyst.
The uniqueness of the program
The program, which has no match in the Caucasus region, opens up a unique opportunity for those interested in Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences:
- to enroll in the program designed in accordance with the standards of leading local and international industrial and research institutes. It also involves internationally recognized scientists specializing in modern climatology, meteorology, atmosphere-ionosphere, and near space
- to take advantage of mobility according to their preferences, to conduct cutting-edge research on atmospheric and near-space topics using the best research infrastructure and resources available within the Master's program. It also allows students to earn a double degree from Ilia State University as well as one from the universities below:
·University of Clermont Auvergne, France
·Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
Graduate of the program
- demonstrates deep and complex theoretical and experimental knowledge about the structures of the atmospheres of the solar system planets and the processes taking place in the atmosphere;
- demonstrates a complex knowledge of the approaches and principles required for research related to the Earth's atmosphere by modern satellite and global international networks;
- based on research objectives and selected methods uses and optimizes global circulation models of the Earth's atmosphere;
- selects and applies appropriate modern methods, approaches, and theoretical models to effectively carry out theoretical and/or observational research in the field of atmospheric science;
- observes principles of academic integrity and employs information technologies for effective communication with an academic community and professional audience;
- performs as an independent learner and demonstrates own scientific attitude.
Obligatory courses - 72 credits
- Atmospheric Physics
- Plasma Physics
- Classical Hydrodynamics
- Statistical Methods in Atmospheric Physics
- Ionospheric Physics
- Solar-Terrestrial Coupling Physics
- Meteorology
- Computer modeling
- Remote Sensing Instruments and Methods
- Climatology
- Master Seminar
- Atmospheric Chemistry
Elective courses - 18 credits
- Scientific English
- Heliosphere and planetary atmospheres
- Application of Atmospheric Models
- Solar Physics
- Atmopsheric Optics
- Physics of Cosmic Rays
- Data Analysis using Phyton
Master Thesis - 30 credits