The Department of Meteorology & Oceanography, Andhra University has been the first and foremost in India to offer post graduate teaching and research programs in Oceanic and Atmospheric sciences. The Department was started in 1948 and over the years it contributed immensely for the development of newly emerging branches of science under the stewardship of Late Prof. R. Ramanadham, Prof. V.P. Subhramaynam and Prof. P. Koteswararam etc. The department has produced several distinguished alumni who played key roles in setting the direction for the development of Meteorology & Oceanography at national and international levels.

The Department has been identified for DST - FIST sponsored Department in strengthening the teaching and research in the fields of Meteorology and Physical Oceanography.

Currently the Department offers the following courses
M.Sc. – Meteorology
M.Sc. - Physical Oceanography
M.Tech - Atmospheric Science
M.Tech – Oceanic Sciences