ATMOSPHERIC AND NEAR SPACE SCIENCES (ENG)

University exam type:  admission interview

Study Language: English

Academic Degree Acquired: 

• MSc in Atmospheric Sciences (Ilia State University, Tbilisi, Georgia);In case of double degree, the following degree can also be awarded:
• Master Sciences de la Terre et des planètes, environnement (STPE)) University Clermont Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand, France)*;
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Meteorology (Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz, Germany)**.

offered to exchange students following an additional degree track at University Clermont Auvergne;
offered to exchange students following an additional degree track at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität

Short Description:

The goal of the program is to prepare a new generation of researchers who will:

• have deep and systematic knowledge of atmospheric and near space sciences;
• be able to use relevant methods, databases and software for observational and/or theoretical studies of the atmosphere and near space in research and practical activities;
• work with modern equipment, including those used in global monitoring networks.

Graduates of the program will be competitive in both the employment market and the postgraduate level

Admissions Requirements

An applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in physics, astronomy, mathematics, Earth sciences and computer sciences.

Georgian citizens must pass the relevant Unified Post-graduate Exams. Foreign graduates who completed their higher education outside of Georgia will be able to enter the program pursuant to order №224/N of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia (December 29, 2011).

The applicant should provide an internationally recognized and valid English language certificate (Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or higher). To demonstrate English proficiency, the applicant must submit one of the following:

• a) an official international language certificate (the main certificates and minimum scores accepted are given below;
• b) an English Proficiency Statement from the university, high school or college, confirming that English was the language of instruction;
• c) a certificate issued by a local or international English language instruction provider (e.g. language school), confirming the acquisition of B2 level as a result of a language course the applicant attended.

Alternatively, applicants may take Ilia State University’s institutional paper based or online language test, a passing score indicates English competency equivalent to CEFR level B2.

Note: The English language requirement may be waived if the applicant is a native of or graduated from an English language high school or university in countries where English is the native language.

The following are the minimum English test scores for admission:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based test (PBT) 513
• TOEFL internet based test (iBT) 65
• TOEFL computer based test (CBT) 183

IELTS 

• Academic; Band score 5.5

Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

• Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 160/Level B2 (also grades A/B/C)
• First Certificate in English (FCE): 160/Grade C (also grades A/B)
• Business English Certificate (Higher BEC): 45/Level B2 (also grades A/B/C)
• Business English Certificate (Vantage BEC): 60/Grade C (also grades A/B)
• Business Language Testing Service (BULATS): 60 overall
• Pearson Test of English (PTE); General level 3) 
• Pearson Test of  English-Academic; 59-75 points

TELC (The European Language Certificates)

• telc English B2;: Pass

Michigan (Cambridge Michigan)

• Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): Low Pass
• Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English  (ECCE): Pass
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): B2

Overall, the applicant will be assessed during an admission interview (face-to-face or online for international applicants). Applicants are expected to demonstrate motivation, communication skills, as well as basic field-specific knowledge needed to succeed in the program.  Detailed admissions requirements can be found online at www.iliauni.edu.ge 

Employment Opportunities:

A graduate student of this program may be employed in academic field: universities and research institutes where studies are carried out on atmosphere, ionosphere, solar-terrestrial coupling, meteorology, climate and ecology, in Georgia and other countries. He/she could also find career in navigation services, national environment agency, monitoring and statistical studies, research centers of adjacent fields. He/she could also continue study on the doctorate level.