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Master of Atmospheric Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Graduate degree in atmospheric science built around an individually arranged programme.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Atmospheric Science. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Atmospheric Science Specialist
- Atmospheric Science Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- Programme designed with a faculty advisor and departmental committee
- Ending in a thesis with a theoretical
- Experimental or observational focus. The catalog page gives no unit counts or required subjects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent with programme-specific prerequisites
- GRE or GMAT only where the department requires it
- English test scores for applicants whose primary language is not English
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent, Program-specific prerequisites, GRE or GMAT per department.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science |
| Department | Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 66 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135.