MSc Geophysics

Information for new students:

• The examination regulations stipulate that students are obliged to take part in subject counselling during the introductory phase. Please contact Claudia Vanelle to schedule an appointment.
• The student representatives of the Geophysics programmes offer an orientation session for new students. 

Programme-specific information:

• Overview with links to individual module descriptions (link)
• Module handbook (pdf)
• Examination and subject-specific regulations (link; in German)
• English translation of the examination regulations of the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences for study programmes leading to the degree of Master of Science (pdf) 
  Important note: This document is for convenience only. It is not legally or officially valid. Only the original German document is legally binding.
• English translation of the subject-specific regulations for the degree programme Geophysics (M.Sc.) (pdf)  
  Important note: This document is for convenience only. It is not legally or officially valid. Only the original German document is legally binding.

Application and admission:

• Detailed information regarding the application for the M.Sc. Geophysics
  Please read the information and note in particular:
  
  • Eligibility for the M.Sc. Geophysics is based on the requirements given in the information for applicants, i.e., ECTS in mathematics, physics, programming, and contents that coincide with the B.Sc. Geophysics/Oceanography at the University of Hamburg. Note that the designation of an applicant's completed B.Sc. degree does not automatically determine eligibility.
  • Only those English certificates that are specifically  listed in the information for applicants can be accepted. In particular, the completion of a B.Sc. degree in English is not sufficient.
  • Applicants who do not submit all required documents will not be admitted. 
  • Applicants who do not fulfil all admission requirements will not be admitted.
  • The application period for "international programmes" of UHH is not valid for the M.Sc. Geophysics.
    The application periods for the M.Sc. Geophysics are:
    1.6.–15.7. for each winter term,
    1.12.–15.1. for each summer term,
  • German language skills are  not required.
• General information of the University of Hamburg for master degree applications
• Information for international prospective students
• Visa information

Office of academic affairs:

• Website of the 'study office' with links to pertinent forms

Members of the examination board:

	Primary representative	Deputy representative
Professor	Prof. Dr. Matthias Hort (head)
Professor	Prof. Dr. Celine Hadziioannou
Professor	Prof. Dr. Conny Hammer
Research assistant	PD Dr. Claudia Vanelle	Dr. Lea Scharff
Student representative	Maryse Schmidt, Benedikt Haimerl