Master Sciences de l'océan, de l'atmosphère et du climat – Climate (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

The M2 SOAC Climate is co-accredited by the Department of Physics, the Department of Chemistry and the Ecole Centrale Lyon. The objective of the Climate pathway is to prepare students for jobs related to the quantitative evaluation of the fundamental processes involved in climate change, the associated risks and the socio-economic impacts, taking into account the infrastructures of the coastline, the continent and the overseas territories.

Faculty: Faculté des Sciences: Département de Physique | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French and English | Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Understand future issues related to the Earth' climate in a theoretical, numerical and experimental way.

Career pathways

Future researchers and engineers specialized in modeling and observation of the Earth's climate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The course is open to initial formation and apprenticeship training, for people interested in climate sciences.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Master) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (master); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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