Meteorology (research-oriented)

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Mainz, GermanyPhysics

Free TuitionAPS Requiredfull-time

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Degree

Master of Science

Language

English

Tuition

Free

Duration

4 semesters

Programme Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

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.

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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.

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: Free (no tuition)
Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).
ECTS credits: 120
Funding info: Semester contribution: EUR 349.10 per semester (semester fee published for JGU Mainz campus for Summer Semester 2026).

Career Outcomes

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.

Specialisations

Atmospheric DynamicsClimate PhysicsEnvironmental MeteorologyRemote SensingTheoretical Meteorology

Typical job roles

Research scientistMeteorologistClimate analystAtmospheric scientist

Target industries

Research institutionsNational meteorological servicesEnvironmental consultingAcademia

Programme details

Degree: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Mode: full-time
Start: Winter semester 2026/27
Deadline: ~1 September (check website)

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External links

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