Meteorology

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6
Programs
21
Major category
Natural Sciences

Specialization introduction

Major introduction

Study atmospheric phenomena and laws, predict weather and climate, providing scientific support for disaster prevention and sustainable development.

Program overview

Meteorology is the science of studying various atmospheric phenomena and their evolution. At the graduate level, you will delve into core courses such as atmospheric dynamics, synoptic meteorology, climatology, numerical weather prediction, and atmospheric sounding. China's vast territory and diverse climate—from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the eastern coast—offer rich meteorological research scenarios. Chinese universities have strong capabilities in meteorological satellites, radar, and supercomputer numerical forecasting, such as Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Peking University, and the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences. This field suits students interested in physics and mathematics, who enjoy observing weather and have patience with data processing.

Major prospects

全球气候变化背景下,气象学越来越重要。中国正在建设更密集的地面观测站和气象卫星网络,数值预报模式不断升级。人工智能在气象中的应用也是热点,比如用深度学习改进预报。国际学生可以关注中国在“一带一路”气象服务、极端天气预警、气候风险评估等方面的合作项目。此外,中国气象局与多国开展合作,留学生有机会参与跨国研究。

Career prospects

毕业生可以去中国气象局及其地方机构、民航气象台、海洋气象中心、环保部门、农业气象中心等。也可以进入商业气象公司,比如为能源、物流、农业提供定制预报。薪资方面,体制内起薪约8000-12000元/月,商业公司可能更高。国际学生如果中文流利,还可以从事国际气象合作或回国进入本国气象部门。

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