Atmospheric Science

Subjects: Atmospheric Science;Environmental Science

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

The MSc program in Atmospheric Science immerses you in the physics of the atmosphere, covering everything from weather patterns to climate dynamics, and from turbulence to global waves. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the atmosphere as a crucial component of the Earth system. The goal of Atmospheric Science is to comprehend the atmosphere to predict its future behavior. In pursuit of this goal, you'll explore a wide range of methodologies, including numerical modeling, data analysis using artificial intelligence, physical theories, and both lab and field experiments. Hamburg boasts a rich history of excellence in meteorology and climate science research. Notably, anthropogenic climate warming was first identified here by Prof. Klaus Hasselmann, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2021. Today, Hamburg is home to the KlimaCampus, a unique network of university partners and external research institutions, such as the renowned Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and the German Climate Computation Center. This dynamic research environment offers numerous opportunities to join research groups as student assistants, engage in cooperative master thesis projects, and participate in interdisciplinary studies.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2 certificate or • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test with a minimum score of 5.0 or • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) based test with a minimum score of 72 points or • Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or • proof of at least 7 years of successfully completed English courses at a secondary German school

Qualification Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. Meteorology of the Faculty for Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences of Universität Hamburg or a comparable degree program, or a Bachelor's degree in another natural science, mathematics or engineering Bachelor's degree program, provided that academic achievements amounting to at least 60 credit points (1 CP equals 30 hours of study) are comparable to the curriculum of the B. Sc. Meteorology at Universitaet Hamburg. If you have not received your degree certificate yet, you can submit this by the end of the first semester of your master’s program.

Document Requirements

Your online application form • Degree certificate or provisional Transcript of Records. If you are still studying when you apply and cannot yet provide a final certificate containing your grades, please submit your current Transcript of Records confirming your provisional grade point average. You will then need to submit your degree certificate by the end of the first semester of your master’s program. • Proof of English proficiency • Application letter detailing the motivation for the study of Atmospheric Sciences and advanced scientific education (optional) • Descriptions of your Bachelor studies (optional)