Study plans

The study of the atmosphere has a tradition of more than 200 years at Charles University. Since the middle of the 20th century, the teaching and research of atmospheric physics has been part of the physics disciplines of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, where it is provided by the Department of Atmospheric Physics.

Research and study at our department is mainly based on hydrodynamics and thermodynamics of the atmosphere, while the knowledge of other physical disciplines and mathematical methods is widely used. We focus mainly on applications of dynamics, energetics and atmospheric circulation, on the issue of flow modeling, anthropogenic influences on the atmosphere, meteorological forecasting using the most modern procedures of numerical mathematics, on climate modeling, the study of climate changes or methods of remote sensing of the atmosphere. There are also significant interdisciplinary overlaps, e.g. into inorganic and organic chemistry. In the basic approach, it is applied today
and the general context of the physics of planetary atmospheres.

The main areas of research in which the Department of Atmospheric Physics achieves significant results include issues of climate and climate change, modeling of atmospheric chemistry and air quality, gravity wave research and/or small-scale turbulent flow modeling. The department participated and participates in a number of foreign and domestic scientific projects in the given areas. As part of these activities, our students participate in solving research projects and foreign internships.

Profile and application of graduates

Graduates have deep knowledge of basic physical disciplines and relevant mathematical methods, including knowledge of modern information technologies. They are prepared for solving the tasks of basic and applied research and a wide spectrum of activities in practice.

The aim of the study is the acquisition of a wide range of knowledge and competences in the field of atmospheric physics, numerical modeling and statistical analyses. Graduates have the prospect of employment in research institutes and university workplaces, in industrial development centers focused on the study of flow, in the business environment in connection with expert knowledge of statistical modeling procedures, in the field of crisis management in connection with extreme meteorological phenomena or in a number of economic sectors affected by atmospheric events.

Study plans

Study plans of the field, recommended course of study and conditions for registering for the state exam can be found here.