Overview

Sub-areas of the Meteorology subject from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz include experimental and theoretical meteorology, as well as synoptics (large-scale recording of current weather processes). Medium states and their long-term changes in the atmosphere are investigated by climate research.

What you'll study

The chemistry of the atmosphere has developed into a major branch of meteorology over the past few decades. Related academic fields include physics, mathematics, oceanography, geophysics, and chemistry.

Programme Structure

Research focus areas at Mainz University:

Atmospheric microphysics
Atmospheric chemistry
Atmospheric dynamics
Trace substance dynamics
Earth system modeling
Cloud dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

More details

The application is possible all year round.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mainz, Germany

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology View 20 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of meteorology with a minimum grade of 3,0 (satisfactory) or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
The applicant is expected to have sufficient active and passive knowledge of English to read specialist literature and to participate in courses taught in English; this does not necessarily include written examinations in the English language, if not regulated differently in the examination regulations.
An additional requirement for admission to the Master's program Meteorology is that the applicant is still eligible to take exams in this program of study. A declaration stating the eligibility to take exams has to be submitted.
German proficiency is not required for the Master's program Meteorology.
Required language certificate: English Level B-2

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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