Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a subject related to climate system sciences such as meteorology, oceanography, environmental physics, or other Earth system sciences. Demonstrated skills in mathematics and physics equivalent to approximately 90 CP (1 CP equals 30 hours of study) is also required. Admission of applicants with less than 90 CPs is subject to individual evaluatiοn.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
IELTS
min 6.5 Specification: With a minimum sub score of 6.0 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
TOEFL iBT
min 90 Specification: With a minimum sub score of 20 for Listening, Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by a bachelor's or master's degree in which the language of instruction was English.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Integrated Climate System Scienсеs at Universität Hamburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 June for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
This deadline is relevant for all Masters programs at Universität Hamburg (except for English-taught international programs).
Signed printout of the online application form (the online application is only possible during the application period).
Letter of motivation (up to two pages).
Curriculum vitae (up to two pages, photo optional).
A list of mathematical and physical courses incl. credit points and grades (template).
English certificate(s) (simple copy). See language requirements.
B.Sc. certificate, or if not available an up-to-date transcript of records of all examinations taken, including your average grade to date (simple copy).
Higher education (university) entrance qualification certificate (e.g. Abitur certificate, High School diploma) (simple copy).
If available, a summary of the B.Sc. thesis in English.
If available, B.Sc. thesis in English as pdf via email to [email protected].
Email your application documents in the indicated order above as one pdf to [email protected]е.
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