Master of Science in Integrated Climate System Sciences (MSc ICSS)

Universitat Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Hamburg
Apply by
Register by 31 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Universitat Hamburg does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €11,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A degree in one of the Bachelor’s programmes in geophysics/oceanography, meteorology, earth sciences, or geography from the faculty of mathematics, informatics, and natural sciences at Universität Hamburg A degree in another natural science Bachelor's programme may also be accepted, provided that course work equivalent to approximately 90 credit points in subjects comparable to the curriculum of the aforementioned programmes can be demonstrated. Please follow this link for more information on the application process: https://www.sicss.uni-hamburg.de/msc-programs/msc-integrated-climate-science/admission.html
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 IELTS Academic: 6.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 16 February - 31 March
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About this programme

The MSc in Integrated Climate System Sciences (ICSS) combines all sciences concerned with the climate system. These include natural sciences and climate-relevant aspects of social and economic sciences. This interdisciplinary approach will enable you to understand the processes of climate variability and climate change and their consequences for societies, including how they respond to these. The curriculum focuses on environmental Earth sciences, considering natural processes in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. To describe the Earth system and its intricacies, you will mainly use mathematical and numerical modelling. Observation and monitoring data are used to validate the models. Another focus is on the climate-relevant aspects of social and economic sciences. These give insight into the political and social processes and conflicts which cause or arise from climate change. This approach enables you to develop an understanding of the past, current and future climate variability of the Earth system. You will learn to see and understand the Earth as an integrated system. The MSc ICSS programme gives students a strong background in natural sciences and modelling skills, and an understanding of the climate-relevant aspects of social and economic sciences. ICSS will stimulate you to look beyond your own discipline. You will become both an expert in your specific field and a driver of interdisciplinary thinking. Based on this sound scientific educ

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