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PhD Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD is an integrated programme giving a broad base in atmospheric, space and planetary sciences followed by concentrated study. The programme is small and all PhD students are fully supported by faculty research and/or fellowships.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

First-two-year core: Advanced Fluid Dynamics (551), Radiative Transfer (532) and seminars 747, 748 and 749, plus 3 credits of cognate courses outside the department. A qualifying exam leads to candidacy (minimum GPA 3.3 on Rackham's 4.3 scale), then dissertation research. No foreign language requirement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5/4.0. Strongly recommended prerequisites: four terms of calculus including differential equations, two terms of physics with lab, one programming course. GRE optional. Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, personal statement, CV, transcripts; international applicants submit TOEFL, MELAB or IELTS (TOEFL waived if instruction was entirely in English). Deadline December 15 (program code 02220). Application fee $75 US citizens/permanent residents, $90 others.

Intake: Fall only

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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