Geophysics

Research-oriented MSc in Geophysics that offers individual specialisation and advanced study in geophysical topics within the University of Hamburg's research environment.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

English proficiency must be proven at application by one of the following: CEFR B2, IELTS Academic minimum 5.5, TOEFL iBT minimum 72, Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE, or an equivalent certificate accepted by the programme. The reviewed official page states that completion of a BSc degree in English alone is not sufficient.

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in the consecutive B.Sc. Geophysik/Ozeanographie at the University of Hamburg, an equivalent subject, or a mathematical or physical programme. Applicants must also have at least 90 ECTS that coincide with the Hamburg curriculum, including at least 45 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics and at least 6 ECTS in computer programming.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

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