Earth and Climate System Science

An interdisciplinary and research-oriented master's programme that examines the earth and climate system and develops sustainable approaches to protect the planet. It combines simulations of regional climate, agricultural and economic models with field measurements and earth-system interactions.

Academic requirements

a successfully completed Bachelor's programme (or equivalent)

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

English at B2 level.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 180 ECTS and a focus on natural sciences, agricultural sciences, or geosciences. Other degree programmes may be recognized by the selection committee.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

Not obligatory

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules.

Semester contribution

174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules. Semester contribution: 174.50 EUR semester contribution (University of Hohenheim, summer semester 2026 official amount).

Graduates are prepared to work on climate and earth-system challenges using modelling, data assimilation, field measurement, and interdisciplinary analysis in research and related professional fields.

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