Overview

Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems from University of Gothenburg provides you with the opportunity to study the complex global system made up of the atmosphere, climate, and ecosystems, and the related global challenges. As a graduate of the programme, you will be prepared to enter society with broad knowledge in natural science and special competence in a specialized field of science, intermixed with global challenges.

Quick Facts:

The combination of atmosphere, climate, and ecosystems forms the basis of working with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our programme provides the chance for you to learn how human activities are linked to physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere, climate, and ecosystems and how the complexity of global sustainability challenges can be tackled. From the greenhouse effect and the interaction of climate change and ecosystems, to environmental impacts on human health and the deterioration of material including our cultural heritage, understanding the processes occurring in the atmosphere are crucial.
The program consists of four compulsory courses. Then you specialize by choosing from suggested courses within the profile subjects; atmospheric science, climate or ecosystem. You can choose courses from one or more of the three profile subjects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Change—Problem, Analysis, Measures

Climate Change in an Earth System Perspective

Biogeochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences View 7 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Science (environmental science - natural science, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics) of 180 credits at an accredited University including at least 90 credits in a major subject

These prerequisites can be waived if an applicant has verifiable equivalent knowledge/skills, for example for students with a Bachelor degree in geography - natural science

Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS

Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 225 credits

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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

142020 SEK / year

≈ 142020 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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