Master in Science of climate

For Master in Science of climate, tuition is 3,000 EUR per year.

The science of climate studies the physical processes that govern Earth's climate system, including the atmosphere, oceans, ice, and land surfaces, and how these components interact over time. Students in this field typically study atmospheric physics, oceanography, climate modeling, and the statistical analysis of climate data, alongside coursework addressing how human activity influences climate change. The discipline draws on physics, mathematics, and environmental science to explain both natural climate variability and long-term climate trends. Common subjects include numerical climate modeling, remote sensing of environmental data, the physics of atmospheric and ocean circulation, and the analysis of historical and projected climate records. Students often work with large environmental datasets, developing skills in data analysis and computational modeling. Graduates in climate science pursue careers in environmental research institutes, meteorological and climate agencies, environmental consulting, and organizations focused on climate policy and adaptation planning. Many continue into doctoral research in atmospheric or environmental science. This master's program in Science of Climate is offered by Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, located in Bologna, Italy. The program lasts two years and is taught in English. Admission is open access, so applicants who hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification can apply without a separate entrance test. Students typically enter with an undergraduate background in physics, environmental science, mathematics, or a related quantitative field, building on that foundation to study the physical processes that shape climate at regional and global scales.