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PhD in Climate and Atmospheric Science

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-JAN-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We are making fundamental advances in our understanding of climate change, weather, atmospheric composition, palaeo-climates, and impacts on our planet and society. We develop advanced computer models, lead major field campaigns, analyse satellite data, and perform innovative laboratory experiments. On behalf of the school, ICAS hosts the Centre for Environmental Modelling and Computation, which aims to be a leading UK centre for modelling, computation and environmental data processing. Its vision is to significantly enhance and accelerate our high impact research in weather, climate and atmospheric composition, and to train and educate a new generation of students and scientists in the latest techniques in scientific computing and data processing visualisation.

Application deadline

31/10/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 31,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geology

    7th out of 29 2

    22nd out of 46

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    138 61%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    3rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    22nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    146 64%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    27th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    33rd

    4

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