M.Sc. Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography

Kiel University (CAU) Kiel

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Apr
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About the programme

Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious institution located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university offers a course in Climate Physics, focusing on Meteorology and Physical Oceanography. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's climate system, including the atmosphere and oceans. Students have the opportunity to conduct research and gain practical experience through fieldwork and laboratory work. The course at Kiel University is designed to prepare students for careers in climate research, environmental consulting, and meteorology.

Fields of study

Physics(Natural Sciences)
Meteorology(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography at Kiel University (CAU)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: Grade C.

IELTS min 7

TOEFL iBT min 95

Cambridge min C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Specification: Level C1 Advanced.CEFR English

min C1

Additional information:

English language proficiency can also be proven if English was the sole medium of instruction in the B.Sc. degree program.

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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we ask for Bachelor’s degree programme (B.Sc.) in either Geophysics, Climate Physics, Meteorology, Oceanography or a related subject after a standard period of study of at least three years at a German or comparable foreign institution of higher education is required.The candidate must have obtained at least 180 ECTS credits or passed a comparable final examination.

50 ECTS points in Mathematics and Physics

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.

Required ECTS credits: 180.

For the Master's degree program in "Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography”, the following applies:

Applicants with a university degree in a related subject can be admitted without satisfying further conditions if they have obtained at least a total of 50 ECTS credit points in modules from the subjects of Physics and Mathematics. The content of these modules must correspond with the knowledge upon achievement of the bachelor’s degree program in “Physics of the Earth System: Meteorology - Oceanography– Geophysics”. If the applicant has obtained fewer than 50 ECTS credit points but at least 40 ECTS credit points in modules from the subjects of Physics and Mathematics, then admission is possible under the condition that the student catches up with the required ECTS credit points as part of the optional studies.

In addition, admission to the Master’s degree program in “Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography”, requires evidence of the following:

A special motivation, evidenced by a motivational letter written in English which presents:

The specific talents and interests on account of which the applicant considers him or herself particularly suited to this degree program.

To what extent he or she possesses sufficient prior knowledge of the scientific basics of the Master's degree, obtained from a first-degree program and/or previous professional activities.

How this master’s degree program will enable the applicant to achieve his/her professional goals.

Programming skills in at least one programming language.

  • Programming skills in at least one programming language (Matlab, Python etc.)
  • A knowledge of Unix or Linux

A declaration is sufficient, but you can also upload any certificates to this effect if you have them.

Applicants for the course will have to apply via an online application portal. You will also have to submit

  • a table with ECTS points of courses you have had in a) Physics and b) applied or pure Mathematics
  • Certificates of academic diplomas (Bachelor etc.)
  • Official academic transcripts from all universities attended
  • APS certificate (only applicants from China, India and Vietnam)

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography

Programme-specific documents

1. Curriculum vitae (not more than 2 pages)

2. Letter of motivation for choosing this programme (not more than 1 page)

3. Please provide a table with SWS or ECTS points of courses you have had in Physics and applied or pure Mathematics.

3. Certified copies of the following:

School graduation certificate

Certificate of the university entrance qualification (if taken)

Certificates of academic diplomas (Bachelor etc.)

Official academic transcripts from all universities attended

4. Proof of proficiency in English IELTS

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Nadira Mahmud, Düsternbrooker Weg 20, 24105 Kiel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

248 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,400 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

There are no tuition fees. This also applies to international students studying at Kiel University.

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