PhD Atmospheric Sciences at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Gain deep expertise in atmospheric sciences and lead the way in tackling the challenges of understanding and predicting our atmosphere. Advance your education and talent to the highest level. Our comprehensive curriculum will prepare you for a leadership role in research, private industry or teaching in a university setting.

What you will study

Students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree through the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Department of Atmospheric Sciences.

Career pathways

Roles include Are able to conduct exemplary research, Apply their knowledge to meet the needs of society, Leading research efforts, Guiding science policy, Educating future atmospheric scientists, Creating opportunities in industry, Chief scientist, Project manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirements as published in the graduate catalog. In addition, students must fulfill the requirements below for admission to the Atmospheric Sciences doctoral degree program. A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution. For U.S. degrees, accreditation must be by one of the six regional accrediting associations. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 for all undergraduate work. A GPA of at least 3.00 in all graduate level work. For international applicants only: A combined score of 300 in the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Be recommended for doctoral work by the department. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Students with a bachelor’s degree may apply directly to the Ph.D.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,575 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Aerospace'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,241. Source

International applicants: USD 27,151 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Aerospace'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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