Overview

The M.Sc. courses are designed to impart advanced knowledge in a field of preference – either geophysics or meteorology.

The program

The Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere program from University of Cologne allows you to acquire the advanced skills and in-depth understanding for your future career as a geophysicist and/or a meteorologist. In addition to exposure to the state of the art geophysics and meteorology, you will learn how to think and work independently and thoroughly in science.

In addition you will learn methods which enable you to obtain the greatest amount of information about the state on the state of the atmosphere or the earth from a limited number of measurements. These ‘inverse methods’ are used in many areas of the natural, as well as social, sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysics of the solar system

Space Physics

Seismology

Geophysics - Advanced field course

Electrical and electromagnetic methods of Applied Geophysics

Physics of the Atmosphere

Physical Climatology

Radiation, Clouds and Precipitation

Meteorology – Advanced field course

Dynamics of the Atmosphere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Earth Sciences View 24 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of application in which you state your personal motivation for wanting to undertake this degree program (in English)

BSc certificate (original, and certified English translation if the original language is not English or German)

Transcript of Records of your BSc (original, and certified English translation if the original language is not English or German)

Curriculum vitae (in English)

Certificate of proficiency in English (TOEFL IBT preferred, or IELTS or simular). This requirement may be relinquished under certain conditions, e.g. if English is an official language in your home country. Please contact us beforehand if you intend not to submit this document.

Proof of other qualifications (e.g. work experience, periods of time abroad, internships) (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The semester fees for enrolment or re-registering are

Summer semester: €304.75

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees.

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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