- Degree
- Master of Science in Geophysics
- Course location
- Hamburg
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All modules of the MSc programme in Geophysics are taught in English. The Master's thesis is also written in English.
Furthermore, interdisciplinary and elective courses from other MSc degree programmes that may be taught in German can be chosen.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- Attendance is mandatory during the lecture periods:
• summer semester: April to July
• winter semester: October to January
- Application deadline
- • 15 February 2026 to 31 March 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The MSc Geophysics at the Universität Hamburg is a research-oriented programme that offers individual specialisation. Students can choose those lectures from the curriculum of the Institute of Geophysics that best suit their scientific interests.
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