Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography

The study of climate physics (meteorology and physical oceanography) will provide students with advanced knowledge on atmosphere, ocean and the climate system using the terms and laws of physics. Students will become familiar with experimental and theoretical methods and will be guided towards current research. The course will provide instruction on how to present physical context, how to critically access scientific problems, and how to apply modern methodology in experimental and theoretical climate physics. Mathematical methods are an indispensable tool for processing physical relations, and they are essential for the comprehension of physical context.

Academic requirements

Deadline: The application period is expected to end 15 April for the following winter semester. Please consult the GEOMAR website https://www.geomar.de/studieren/msc-climate-physics/how-to-apply/ in January.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Proof of proficiency in English at level C1 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), unless you are a native English speaker or if the medium of instruction of your BSc degree was English, certified by: TOEFL® iBT (Internet-based test): at least 95 points, at least IELTS Band 7, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade C minimum, Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: Level C1 Advanced, or similar test

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Geophysics, or similar

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

Graduates are equipped for research and professional roles in climate science, weather forecasting, and environmental policy, with increasing importance due to climate change.

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