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M.Sc. Geophysics

University of Hamburg Hamburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 Mar
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About the programme

The Geophysics Master of Science at Universität Hamburg is a research-oriented programme where you choose the lectures from the Institute of Geophysics that fit your interests. It has two phases: an advanced study phase in geophysics and related subjects, then a research phase in which you specialise in the field that becomes your thesis topic. Students often join international research projects with field studies, and that field data often forms the basis of the thesis. Research areas include marine geophysics, physical volcanology and machine learning in geophysics. The programme is taught in English, lasts four semesters and starts in winter. It is aimed mainly at graduates of geophysics or related programmes.

Specialization

The M.Sc. Geophysics is a research-oriented programme that offers individual specialisation. The curriculum of the Institute of Geophysics represents the focus of the working groups in research and teaching: • Marine Geophysics • Seismology • Physical Volcanology • Machine Learning • Interdisciplinary expertise • Learning by active participation in research

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Geophysics at University of Hamburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Prerequisites

Admission Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in the consecutive B.Sc. Geophysik/Ozeanographie of the Faculty for Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences of the University of Hamburg

or

  • a Bachelor's degree in an equivalent subject

or

  • a Bachelor's degree in a mathematical or physical programme where a minimum of 90 ECTS credit points coincides with the curriculum of the B.Sc. Geophysik/Ozeanographie of the Faculty for Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences of the University of Hamburg. Of the aforementioned 90 ECTS credit points, a minimum of 45 ECTS credit points must be acquired in mathematics and/or physics.

Furthermore, a minimum of 6 ECTS credit points in computer programming is required.

Additional Special Admission Requirements:

Proficiency in English language is required and can be proved by any of the following certificates:

a) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2

or

b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test with a minimum score of 5.0

or

c) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test with a minimum score of 72 points

or

d) Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

or

e) a minimum of seven years in English at a German high school or by an equivalent certification, where the equivalency is determined by the admission board.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Geophysics

Programme-specific documents

Final documents of your first degree:

bachelor's certificate (or comparable, e.g., the diploma), the examination certificate, a complete overview of grades (transcript of records) If you do not have a transcript of records in German or English, you must provide a certified translation.

If you do not yet have a degree certificate, submit a current transcript of records with your grade point average. (If you are enrolled in several degree programs or have completed external courses, also upload these here.)

If you completed your first degree at a university outside Germany, enclose an explanation of the local grading system (excerpts/copies from the Internet or other sources are acceptable). If available, also include the result of the preliminary review documentation by uni-assist.

GTEBS Test Score or TestAS results

Tabular CV in German or English

informal written confirmation of applicant’s English proficiency

German language certificate (if you do not yet have your test result, an informal written confirmation regarding your Germa language skills will suffice for the purpose of the online application. Please note that a German language certificate will however be reuired latest upon enrolment, find a list of accepted language certificates here.

Only for applicants with a first degree from a university outside Germany: explanation of the local grading system (extracts/copies from the Internet or other sources acceptable)

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Application fee

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PD Dr. Claudia Vanelle

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University of Hamburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

343 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,590 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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