Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Campus: Bonn
Apply by: Register by 15 September 2026 + 1 more
Starts: Winter and summer semester

The University of Bonn 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: University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline with specific modules: 60 ECTS meteorology/geophysics knowledge and mathematics and physics knowledge; of which at least 10 ECTS must be covered by mathematics knowledge, 10 ECTS by physics knowledge and 20 ECTS by meteorology or geophysics knowledge English language proficiency (CEFR level B2)
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 telc English: telc English B2-C1 University PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement: A1 required/recommended, no proof required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 September The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 December - 15 March
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About this programme

Students in this Master’s degree programme are to acquire the necessary scientific knowledge, skills and methods as well as relevant key qualifications for an occupation in the field, enabling them to conduct sound research, to critically assess and practically apply research findings and methods and to act responsibly. This includes taking into account any changes and requirements in the working world or in cross-disciplinary aspects, if applicable. The programme objectives mainly focus on: building expert knowledge regarding current research by expanding the students’ basic knowledge building methodical and analytical competences, enabling students to expand their research findings on their own authority, with a strong emphasis on research methods and strategies Students are to learn how to approach complex problems and work on their solution beyond the existing scope of knowledge, using research methods. The interdisciplinary nature of the Master’s degree programme is to enable students to capture cross-disciplinary correlations as well as autonomously apply research methods and findings.