Atmospheric Science University of Hamburg

The Atmospheric Science study programme is a study of physics with a special focus on the atmosphere. Our programme focuses on research-oriented learning and offers individual specialisations. Atmospheric Science is a degree programme with:

• fascinating topics: climate, environment, weather
• methodological diversity – computer simulations, satellites, physical theory
• great practical applicability – climate change, severe weather warnings, renewable energies
• study opportunities in all geoscience- and climate-related subjects as an interdisciplinary education
• direct access to international research on many different topics, which are covered by the multitude of research groups at the Meteorological Institute, the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and the whole KlimaCampus Hamburg network

Our programme offers you profound and comprehensive training in core topics of Atmospheric Science. In the first year (semesters one and two), you can learn the essentials of Atmospheric Science in mandatory core courses. The broad range of elective courses allows for individual specialisation – from weather to climate science, from urban climate applications to global circulation.

At the same time, many students work as student assistants and thereby gain insight into the numerous research areas of the KlimaCampus Hamburg. These contacts often lead to new research ideas for Master’s theses to be pursued in the second year (semesters three and four). The theses are usually integrated into current research projects and are divided into the initial phase in semester three and the implementation phase in semester four.

• Bachelor's certificate: In case you have not yet finalised your Bachelor's degree or not received your certificate, a transcript of records is required. Your Bachelor's certificate should provide detailed information on courses taken to verify that at least 60 CP are in Natural Sciences, Engineering Sciences or Mathematics.
• English language certificate
  (For details, see below.)

There is a semester fee of approx. 330 EUR per semester. This fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport throughout Germany (“Deutschlandticket”).

Without additional costs for further insurances, private vehicles, etc., you ought to expect the following expenses:

• housing: approx. 400 to 700 EUR per month
• living expenses: approx. 500 to 700 EUR per month

Are you looking for a part-time job? Stellenwerk, Hamburg's cross-university job platform posts attractive job and internship advertisements every day.

Part-time work, an internship, or self-employment—the Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs (BeSI) advises you on all aspects of social security.

Students from countries outside the EU, the EEA, and Switzerland are subject to special regulations for part-time work when studying. Contact the Counselling Centre for more information.

There are several job opportunities at Universität Hamburg. Many are offered exclusively to students. Check out departmental bulletin boards, websites, Stellenwerk, or ask directly in your department.

International full-time students may apply for merit scholarships or exam grants granted by Universität Hamburg. For more information, please use the provided link. We also recommend contacting our colleagues in the Department of International Affairs for further guidance. See: http://www.uni-hamburg.de/internationales/studieren-an-der-uhh/finanzierung-des-studiums_e.html.

• The Early Admittance Programme of the IMPRS and SICCS graduate schools is a great opportunity to pave your way towards a PhD following your Master's degree: https://www.cliccs.uni-hamburg.de/career/eap.html
• In the “MIN För Hamburg” project, we support international students intending to graduate from the MIN faculty and in teaching training during their studies and prepare them for the Hamburg job market. More information can be found at: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/internationales/studierende/internationalisierung-at-home/min-foer-hamburg.html

Are you searching for an apartment or a room? Although affordable housing in Hamburg is rare, please do not despair. Patience and luck will help you find suitable accommodation.

Start looking for accommodation as soon as you can. For more information on how to find accommodation, please visit: Finding accommodation in Hamburg.

For more information on how to find accommodation and how to plan your first steps in Hamburg, please see: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/beratung/doc/willkommen.pdf.