Master of Science in Ocean and Climate Physics (MSc) University of Hamburg

The entire programme is taught in English. The MSc thesis is written in English and all courses are taught in English.

Elective courses in German from other degree programmes can be chosen, but this is not required.

The Institut für Meereskunde (Institute of Oceanography) at Universität Hamburg offers a Master's degree (MSc) in Ocean and Climate Physics. The research-oriented, four-semester course is directed at students with a BSc degree in physical oceanography, meteorology, geophysics, physics or equivalent and provides profound knowledge on the physics of the ocean and its role in the climate system. Students will be educated and prepared for their future research in physical oceanographic or other climate sciences. Furthermore, students are trained to be able to autonomously implement and broaden scientific findings, methods, and skills.

Application is possible annually between 15 February and 31 March. No extensions can be granted.

You will need to complete the online application available on Universität Hamburg’s application portal during the application period. Please create a user account, enter your information online, and submit your application electronically.
 (Please note that you can apply for one programme only!).

Note that your application can only be considered if your complete application documents reach us by the application deadline. This deadline is final.

Please follow this link for more information on the application process:
https://www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de/en/education/master/04-application.html

The MSc degree course is divided into two semesters of one year each, which comprise a technical deepening phase and a research phase. During the technical deepening phase, oceanographic expertise in theoretical and regional oceanography as well as climate physics and modelling will be developed, and methods and skills will be trained in practical lab courses and exercises. The research phase is meant to deepen autonomous scientific working and to provide ground for the following Master's thesis work. The work load amounts to an average of 30 credit points per semester (about 20 contact hours of courses).

An overview of the courses is given at:
https://www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de/en/education/master/02-curriculum.html

No tuition fees

There is a semester fee of approx. 330 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan area.

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

University degree certificate in oceanography, physics, mathematics, meteorology or equivalent Bachelor of Science degree with at least 90 CP in mathematical and physical courses

Sufficient English language skills to follow scientific lectures
This can be based on self-assessment.

Application is possible annually between 15 February and 31 March. No extensions can be granted.

You will need to complete the online application available on Universität Hamburg’s application portal during the application period. Please create a user account, enter your information online, and submit your application electronically.
 (Please note that you can apply for one programme only!).

Note that your application can only be considered if your complete application documents reach us by the application deadline. This deadline is final.

Please follow this link for more information on the application process:
https://www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de/en/education/master/04-application.html

International full-time students may apply for merit scholarships or exam grants of Universität Hamburg. For more information, please use the provided link. We also recommend contacting our colleagues in the Department of International Affairs for further guidance.
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/internationales/studieren-an-der-uhh/finanzierung-des-studiums_e.html

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs for more information.

There are several job opportunities in diverse areas of Universität Hamburg. Many of these jobs are offered exclusively to students enrolled at the university. For job ads of this kind, check out departmental bulletin boards, departmental websites, www.stellenwerk.de (wanted ads for Hamburg’s universities), or ask directly in your department.

• tutors
• student assistants (in the academic area) and student employees (in the administrative area)
• library assistants
• test subjects for studies conducted in the fields of psychology or in the social sciences

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.

The Department of International Affairs offers comprehensive international student support. In addition to professional advising and counselling during all stages of the course of study, there is close cooperation with other advisory and counselling services at Universität Hamburg. International students will thus receive the necessary support and advice at any point during their studies.