Program Overview

Introduction to the Meteorology MSc Program

The Meteorology MSc program at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed to extend the knowledge of BSc level students in meteorology, focusing on the theory and practice of weather forecasting and climate modeling. The program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of meteorological phenomena, their driving forces, and the state-of-the-art methodologies used in the field.

Program Structure

The program is structured into several modules, each covering a specific area of meteorology:

• Mathematics, physics, informatics module
  • Analysis
  • Informatics in meteorology
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Partial differential equations
• Dynamic and synoptic meteorology module
  • Dynamic Meteorology 3
  • Dynamic Meteorology 4
  • Dynamic Modelling 1
  • Synoptic meteorology 4
  • Mesosynoptics
• Atmospheric Physics and climatology module
  • Atmospheric Physics 3
  • Climatology 2
  • Analysis of Climate Data 1
  • Surface-atmosphere interactions
  • Climate models
  • Physical Oceanography
  • Atmospheric environment protection
• Meteorological methods
  • Meteorological instruments and observations
  • Mid-semester practice
  • Aviation meteorology
  • Satellite meteorology and remote sensing
  • Time series analysis
• Optional subjects
  • Meteorology in English
  • Micrometeorology
  • Ecological climatology
  • Trace gas flow modelling
  • Numerical modeling 2
  • Modern meteorological data formats
  • Programming problems in meteorology
  • Boundary layer meteorology
• Specializations
  • Weather forecasting specialization
    • Informatics in weather forecast
    • Weather forecast practice 1
    • Atmospheric energetics
    • Synoptic meteorology 5
    • Dynamic modelling 2
    • Weather forecast practice 2
    • Random field analysis
    • Aviation meteorology
    • Media meteorology
    • Numerical modeling 1
  • Climate research specialization
    • Analysis of climate data 2
    • Global and regional climate change
    • Ocean and cryosphere
    • Hydrology
    • Chemical processes in the atmosphere
    • Agroclimatology
    • Renewable energy sources
    • Biogeochemical processes
    • Statistical climatology
    • Urban climatology
    • Global climate modeling
• Thesis
  • Thesis related professional lab 1
  • Thesis related professional lab 2

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Meteorology MSc program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science, Physics, or Environmental Science with a specialization in Meteorology.
• Alternatively, Bachelor's degrees in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, and Earth Science Engineering can be accepted if the applicant has at least 50 credits in specific fields, including geology, mathematics, physics, computer science, and meteorology.
• An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result.
• Examples of minimum levels accepted include TOEFL iBT 72 points and IELTS 5.5.

Tuition Fees and Application Procedure

• The tuition fee per semester is 4,190 EUR for both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students.
• The application fee is 160 EUR (non-refundable).
• The application procedure involves registering in the online application system, filling out the online application form, uploading required documents, and following the instructions during the application process.
• A prerequisite of the application is the establishment of a Skype interview where the student must prove sufficient theoretical knowledge to start the Master's program and keep pace with Hungarian students. Fluid English communication is expected for successful application.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Meteorology MSc program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Operational weather forecasting at national meteorological services, military and commercial airports, and in the public sector.
• Research at national meteorological services and research institutes.
• PhD studies and university professorial jobs.
• Environmental analysis in the public sector.

The degree enables students to understand and forecast weather events, use and visualize results of climate and weather forecast models, and assess model results and measurements related to meteorology.