Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences – Ilia State University

Program Overview

Offered by the School of Natural Sciences and Medicine, this innovative MSc provides comprehensive coverage of atmosphere-ionosphere interactions, helio-geophysical processes, climate modeling, and satellite-based observations. The curriculum combines theoretical modeling, data processing, and practical training with modern atmospheric research equipment.
ISU’s Space Research Center supports student research and involves international collaboration. A Double-Degree option is available in partnership with:

University Clermont Auvergne (France): MSc Sciences de la Terre et des Planètes, Environnement

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany): MSc in Meteorology

**Awarded Degree:** MSc in Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences

**Discipline:** Atmospheric and Near Space Sciences

**Duration:** 2 years

**ECTS Credits:** 120

**Language of Instruction:** English

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $3,200 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $250

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Atmospheric researcher in universities and research institutes.

Climate and environmental data analyst.

Specialist at national meteorological/environmental agencies.

Consultant for climatology

– remote sensing

– or space-related fields.

PhD candidates in atmospheric physics

– ionospheric science

– or space climatology.

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate deep knowledge of planetary atmospheres and ionospheric processes

– Conduct independent research using theoretical models

– satellite data

– and ground-based observations.

Optimize and employ global circulation models in atmospheric forecasting.

Apply modern analytical methods in observational and theoretical atmospheric research.

Adhere to academic integrity and communicate effectively with scientific audiences.