Meteorology (research-oriented)

Research-oriented MSc in Meteorology with broad access to atmospheric-science research groups in theoretical and experimental meteorology, cloud physics, climate-system modelling, and environmental applications.

Academic requirements

Applicants with a grade of less than 3.0 may apply for a selection interview.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

The reviewed DAAD record states that courses are held in English and that minors in physics are available in English. A separate official university test-score requirement was not clearly published on the reviewed official programme pages.

German requirements

Courses for the minors in physics are also available in English. However, other minors may be held in German, and therefore, these minors require knowledge of German.

Accepted bachelor fields

The reviewed DAAD record states that applicants need a bachelor's degree in meteorology or another closely related subject. The reviewed official Institute of Atmospheric Physics pages describe Mainz meteorology as a physics-based atmospheric-science degree with specialised study and research tracks.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

The reviewed official Institute of Atmospheric Physics pages and DAAD record indicate preparation for careers in meteorological and climate research, environmental monitoring, atmospheric modelling, scientific services, and doctoral study.

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