The information and program qualifications related to the Atmospheric Sciences Master of Science Program, under the Department of Meteorological Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
Atmospheric Sciences Master Program of Meteorological Engineering Department receives students graduated from Engineering faculties, Meteorological Engineering and other related engineering and disciplined of basic sciences.
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Program Profile
The program aims for graduates to possess the following competencies:
1. Scientific Research and Original Contribution: Graduates will conduct original research in atmospheric dynamics, climate change, air quality, and meteorological modeling, and possess the ability to identify scientific problems and develop solutions.
2. Advanced Research Methods and Technologies: Graduates will effectively utilize numerical modeling, data assimilation, satellite and radar meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and big data analytics tools.
3. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Graduates will lead interdisciplinary projects by collaborating with experts from different fields such as physics, mathematics, engineering, environmental and computer sciences.
4. Academic Communication: Graduates will publish research results in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and write scientific reports in both Turkish and English.
5. Solutions to Global Problems: Graduates will provide solutions to issues such as climate change, air pollution, water resources, extreme weather events, and disaster risk management, serving as consultants to policymakers.
6. Ethical Values:** Graduates will adhere to research ethics, prevent plagiarism, and use scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.
7. Lifelong Learning: Graduates will follow developments in atmospheric sciences and embrace the principle of lifelong learning.
8. Career Competency: Graduates will pursue careers in academia, TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the private sector in areas such as climate services, renewable energy, and aviation.
9. Project Management: Graduates will design and manage research projects, lead teams, and utilize funding resources effectively.
10. International Networking: Graduates will take active roles in scientific communities, establish collaboration networks, and enhance Turkey's international visibility.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : Previous Application / 2025-2026 Fall Semester
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.25/4 (59.16/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Computer Technology and Information Systems, History of Science, Information Systems and Technologies, Big Data and Business Analytics, Geographical Information Technologies, Science of Translation, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Environmental Science and Management, Electronic Warfare, Energy Management, Physical, Statistics, Statistics and Computer Science, Chemistry / Kimya, Mathematic, Astronautics Sciences, Space Sciences and Technologies, Earth System Science. • Students from different disciplines are required to complete the scientific preparatory class. Scientific preparation courses of Atmospheric Sciences Master´s and Doctorate Program consist of at least 5 courses that must be taken from undergraduate level courses. 1. Compulsory course pool: Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Dynamics I, Atmospheric Dynamics II, Weather Analysis and Forecasting I, Weather Analysis and Forecasting II 2. Elective course pool: All other compulsory and elective courses in the current curriculum. Descriptions: a. At least 4 courses must be selected from the compulsory course pool. b. At least 1 course must be selected in the Elective course pool. c. Scientific preparation courses can be completed in two or in one semester.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 30
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 65 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 652, new system GRE minimum 152 ). Undergraduate GPA must be minimum 2.25/4 (59.16/100). Graduation must be All Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Sciences, Computer Technology and Information Systems, History of Science, Information Systems and Technologies, Big Data and Business Analytics, Geographical Information Technologies, Science of Translation, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Environmental Science and Management, Electronic Warfare, Energy Management, Physical, Statistics, Statistics and Computer Science, Chemistry / Kimya, Mathematic, Astronautics Sciences, Space Sciences and Technologies, Earth System Science. • Students from different disciplines are required to complete the scientific preparatory class. Scientific preparation courses of Atmospheric Sciences Master´s and Doctorate Program consist of at least 5 courses that must be taken from undergraduate level courses. 1. Compulsory course pool: Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences, Atmospheric Dynamics I, Atmospheric Dynamics II, Weather Analysis and Forecasting I, Weather Analysis and Forecasting II 2. Elective course pool: All other compulsory and elective courses in the current curriculum. Descriptions: a. At least 4 courses must be selected from the compulsory course pool. b. At least 1 course must be selected in the Elective course pool. c. Scientific preparation courses can be completed in two or in one semester.
Quota (For International Students): 9
Transfer Quota : 3
Application Page Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles
Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The program supports research and educational activities by providing modern and comprehensive learning environments.
Physical Infrastructure: While theoretical education is provided in classrooms within the program, numerical modeling, data analysis, and simulation studies are conducted in modern computer laboratories. Experimental research on atmospheric physics, climate dynamics, air quality, and hydrometeorology is carried out in specialized laboratories.
Observation and Measurement Systems: Students gain real-time data collection experience through meteorological observation stations and automatic weather observation systems on the ITU campus. Atmospheric processes are monitored and analyzed using satellite receiving systems and radar data.
Computing Centers: Atmospheric modeling, climate simulations, and big data analytics studies are conducted using high-performance computer systems. Modeling software such as WRF, CMAQ, RegCM, and GIS-based analysis tools are utilized.
Library and Information Resources: The ITU Mustafa İnan Library offers extensive atmospheric sciences literature, electronic journal access, and academic databases. Students have easy access to national and international publications, thesis archives, and technical reports.
Research and Application Environments: Students gain real research experience through collaborative projects conducted with TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change. Opportunities to work in laboratories at different institutions are provided through national and international research networks.
Digital Learning Platforms: Online course materials, seminar recordings, and interactive learning modules support education. Remote access to research data and software from outside the campus is possible.
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Program Educational Objectives
The program aims for graduates to possess the following competencies:
Scientific Research and Original Contribution: Graduates will conduct original research in atmospheric sciences with expertise in atmospheric dynamics, climate change, air quality, and meteorological modeling.
Advanced Research Methods and Technologies: Graduates will effectively utilize numerical modeling, data assimilation, satellite meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and big data analytics tools in their research.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Graduates will lead interdisciplinary projects by collaborating with experts in physics, mathematics, engineering, environmental and computer sciences.
Academic Communication: Graduates will publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and write scientific reports in Turkish and English.
Solutions to Global Problems: Graduates will develop solutions for climate change, air pollution, water resources, extreme weather events, and disaster risk management, providing consulting to policymakers and developing decision support systems.
Ethical Values: Graduates will adhere to research ethics, prevent plagiarism, and use scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.
Lifelong Learning: Graduates will follow developments in atmospheric sciences and embrace the principle of lifelong learning.
Career Competency: Graduates will pursue careers in academia, TÜBİTAK, the Turkish State Meteorological Service, and the private sector in areas such as climate services, renewable energy, and aviation.
Project Management: Graduates will design and manage research projects, lead teams, and utilize funding resources effectively.
International Networking: Graduates will take active roles in scientific communities, establish collaboration networks, and enhance Turkey's international visibility in atmospheric sciences.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
Students must be successful in the seminar course and master's thesis together with the 24 credits of the course, 12 of which are compulsory.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Master of Science Title : -
Program Employment Opportunities
The program offers graduates extensive career opportunities on both national and international scales. Experts graduating from the program can work in many fields, particularly in climate, weather forecasting, disaster risk reduction, energy, environment, and aviation:
* Turkish State Meteorological Service (weather forecasting, climate analysis, early warning systems)
* General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (hydrology, flood forecasting and basin management)
* Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (drought monitoring, agricultural meteorology, fire meteorology)
* AFAD and Provincial Disaster Management Centers (disaster risk management and early warning systems)
* Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (climate change and adaptation policies)
* General Directorate of Renewable Energy (wind and solar energy potential maps)
* State Airports Authority and Turkish Airlines (aviation meteorology)
* Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography Department (marine and coastal meteorology)
* Climate Change and Environment Directorates of Municipalities (local climate strategies)
* Energy companies (wind, solar and hydroelectric energy projects)
* Insurance and reinsurance companies (disaster risk analysis, TARSİM projects)
* Television channels and media organizations (meteorology expertise and broadcasting)
* Environmental consulting firms (air pollution modeling, EIA studies)
* Defense industry organizations (operational meteorology and modeling)
* Port operations and maritime companies (marine meteorology)
* Artificial intelligence and data science companies (climate and weather data analytics)
* R&D centers and research institutes (including TÜBİTAK projects)
* International organizations (WMO, UNEP, UNDP, World Bank projects)
* Universities (academic career and research)
Program graduates are preferred as well-equipped experts who can adapt their atmospheric science knowledge to areas such as data analytics, mathematical modeling, and climate risk management.
Number of Graduates
Graduate Statistics
| Year | Number of Graduates |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Program Outcomes
P.O.1 i. Grasping interdisciplinary interaction related to one’s area and developing and intensifying the current and high knowledge in that area, becoming aware of current techniques and methods, if necessary, learning them and having comprehensive knowledge about their limitations, completing the knowledge with scientific methods by using limited and incomplete data based upon the competency in graduate level (Knowledge).
P.O.2 ii. By means of ability to use theoretical and practical information related to one’s area, to combine and interpret them with information from different disciplines developing new methods and solving the faced problems by related searching methods (Skill).
P.O.3 iii. By means of the ability to use critically analyze knowledge and skills to study related to one’s area that requires expertise in analytical, modeling, and experimental-based research on that area, directing and developing new strategies for the problems that are not foreseen and taking the responsibilities together with fulfilling the leader role, the ability to produce solutions for that problems (Competence to work independently, competence to take responsibility, competence to learning).
P.O.4 iv. By means of the ability to promote current development and studies by supporting with qualitative and quantitative data and to use the required level of computer software together with information and communication technologies with a required level, critical analyzing, developing and altering, if required, social relationships and the norms directing these relationships, establishing written, oral, and visual communication with groups within one’s or different fields in national, preferably international environment (Communication and social competency).
P.O.5 v. Proficiency in a foreign language –at least European Language Portfolio B2 Level- and establishing written, oral and visual communication with that language for presenting one’s studies –at least by one presentation- in the international environment (Communication and social competency).
P.O.6 vi. By means of the ability to inspect the steps like gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing related data with the one’s area by overseeing scientific, cultural and ethical norms, teaching these norms, developing strategy, policy and action plans in related subjects and evaluating the obtained results by making the use of quality processes, using the gathered information and solving problems and/or implementation skills in the interdisciplinary strategies (Area specific competency).
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