Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability (CLEWS)

Universitat Potsdam · Potsdam, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Potsdam
Apply by
Register by 1 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Universitat Potsdam does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €9,500 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 75 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 75 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 1 June
Apply through
Please check this website .

About this programme

The University of Potsdam offers this interdisciplinary Master's programme that directly addresses the most pressing issues related to the climate and Earth system, the water cycle, and sustainability. The Climate, Earth, Water, Sustainability (or CLEWS for short) English language programme is led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Geography and the Institute of Physics and Astronomy. The programme has partnerships with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). CLEWS focuses on quantitative environmental research, physics, climate, and hydroscience. In addition, it covers important aspects of risk analysis, environmental economics, communication, and energy policy. Methodologically, the focus is on methods of data analysis, numerical modelling, and data acquisition using remote sensing. Graduates of our internationally renowned Master's degree programme are equipped with the necessary skills to become experts in the field of climate science research. Their training enables them to address the consequences of global warming in a scientifically grounded manner with regard to research, political considerations, and public awareness.

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