For admittance to the master’s program applicants need to fulfill the following admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Sciences, Physics or an equivalent university degree with a minimum of 60 credit points in Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Sciences, at least 10 credit points in mathematics, at least 15 credit points in physics, and at least 5 credit points in computer science and/or statistics.
• Proof of language skills: Englisch (B2 or previous degreen English), German (B2 or previous degren in German)

More information on admission criteria can be found in the Admissions Statute for the Master’s Degree Program Climate and Atmospheric Sciences

There are no tuition fees. Students pay semester contributions each semester, which include a public transportation ticket.

The structure of the program is defined by the study regulations, containing detailed descriptions of the contents and goals of individual modules and example course sequences. The exam regulations define the type of and requirements for individual assessments in the modules and the final examination for the program. These regulations also define the available credits for each module or course and the required hours for the completion of the program.

The Master’s program is structured into four components: 10 credits of synchronization modules to build a common foundation for students with different backgrounds, 40 credits of required modules covering the core of atmospheric and climate science, 40 credits of electives where you can specialize, and a 30-credit master's thesis where you conduct independent research over 21 weeks.

The Master's thesis should demonstrate that the student is capable of independently treating a defined research subject. Following successful completion of the program, the candidate will be awarded with the degree M.Sc.

The institute operates an internationally reporting weather station with active weather observations. In addition to the research groups at the institute (Weather and Climate Processes, Cloud Physics, Statistical Meteorology, Tropospheric Environmental Research, Radiation and Remote Sensing), topics from research institutions in the Berlin-Brandenburg science region (AWI, GFZ, PIK, …) are also integrated into the curriculum. As part of the Hans Ertel Center for Weather Research, funded by the German Weather Service, we conduct interdisciplinary research and teaching that incorporates aspects of psychology and social research.

The structure of the program is defined by the study regulations, containing detailed descriptions of the contents and goals of individual modules and example course sequences. The exam regulations define the type of and requirements for individual assessments in the modules and the final examination for the program. These regulations also define the available credits for each module or course and the required hours for the completion of the program.

The Master’s program is structured into four components: 10 credits of synchronization modules to build a common foundation for students with different backgrounds, 40 credits of required modules covering the core of atmospheric and climate science, 40 credits of electives where you can specialize, and a 30-credit master's thesis where you conduct independent research over 21 weeks.

The Master's thesis should demonstrate that the student is capable of independently treating a defined research subject. Following successful completion of the program, the candidate will be awarded with the degree M.Sc.

Graduates of the master’s degree program are qualified to take up professional employment or to pursue doctoral studies. They are also qualified for positions in the public sector, for example, at universities, research institutes, and specialized federal or state agencies. International research institutions and organizations are also potential employers, as well as public agencies, associations, organizations, development agencies, and engineering and geoscience firms, especially in the fields of renewable energy, climate and environmental protection, insurance, consulting, administration, and politics.