International Master's Programme in Geophysics

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) · Munich, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: München
Apply by: Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
Starts: Winter semester

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements: Applicants for the programme must possess the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree (in a programme of at least six semesters) with a sufficient grade in one of the following fields: geosciences geophysics mineralogy geology physics mathematics engineering sciences or a related subject Please note that since the programme has a strong focus on modelling and simulation, a sound background in mathematics (minimally linear algebra and multidimensional calculus, preferably also ordinary differential equations) and physics is expected from our applicants.
English language requirement: C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 IELTS Academic: 7
German language requirement: No minimum language level required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Switzerland For the winter semester: 1 November - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 1 November - 28 February
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About this programme

The International Master's programme in Geophysics is offered jointly by LMU Munich and Technical University of Munich, two of Germany's elite universities. The international Master's programme in Geophysics is a research-oriented programme with a strong focus on modelling and simulation. Many of our students go on to continue with PhD-level research afterwards. Our internationally renowned programme allows students to specialise in one of the following fields: geodynamics seismology paleo- and geomagnetism Note that these fields are to be interpreted broadly, as we also have research groups focusing on earthquake seismology and rupture dynamics, archaeological prospection, glaciology and geocomputing. As our research is highly interdisciplinary, we are interested in recruiting not only students with a background in geosciences, but also students from physics, mathematics, or the engineering sciences. If your interest is in applied geophysics, especially exploration seismology, or related techniques, then this is not the right programme for you. Our programme does not focus on these topics. We do not teach these topics and we do not do research on these topics.