Meteorology Mainz University
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
Meteorology
Focus
Weather Systems and Prognosis, Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing, Large-scale Atmospheric Dynamics, Practical Meteorology, Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Cloud Dynamics, Cloud Physics, Earth System Modelling, Trace Element Dynamics
Target group
The consecutive Master's course is a scientific course of study leading to an additional professionally qualifying degree based on the first professionally qualifying degree. It aims to convey in-depth scientific knowledge in the field of Meteorology. The main goal of the Master's program is to enable graduates to work efficiently and independently in physical or meteorological research or on the innovation front within technology and business.
Annotation
There is a year-round application for the Master's degree in Meteorology (M.Sc.) (see https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/ganzjaehrige-bewerbung/). Applications are submitted via the student service at the University of Mainz. If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be proven: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted. If the degree was obtained abroad: Officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Area of study
- Partner institution: Ilia State University in Republic of Georgia (International degree: Master of Science)
- Partner institution: Université Clermont Auvergne in French Republic (International degree: Master of Science)
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology with a grade of at least 3.0 or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad. In the case of a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology with a lower grade than 3.0 or a Bachelor's degree in a subject other than Meteorology (non subject-related academic degree), a selection interview is required. No German language proficiency is required for the Meteorology Master's degree course. Instead, evidence of very good active English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference must be provided.
Lecture period
- 14.04.2025 - 19.07.2025
- 27.10.2025 - 14.02.2026
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2025)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.10.2024 - 11.04.2025
Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.10 - 01.03) apply for this Master's degree programme, you must clarify with the relevant subject student advice office whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.10.2024 - 11.04.2025
Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.10.2024 - 11.04.2025
Bachelor graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.10 - 01.03) apply for this Master's degree programme, you must clarify with the relevant subject student advice office whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.10.2024 - 11.04.2025
Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Service (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The application for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Winter semester (2025/2026)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.01.2025 - 24.10.2025
Bachelor's graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.04. - 01.09.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.01.2025 - 24.10.2025
Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/meine-bewerbung/bewerbung-international/anerkennung/). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.01.2025 - 24.10.2025
Bachelor's graduates of JGU Mainz must submit their application to the Student Services by the last working day before the start of lectures. For external applicants: If you apply outside the regular application deadlines for Master's degree courses with open admission (01.04. - 01.09.) for a Master's degree programme participating in the pilot project, you must clarify with the relevant subject advisor whether participation in courses of the current semester is still possible.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.01.2025 - 24.10.2025
Applicants who gained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/meine-bewerbung/bewerbung-international/anerkennung/). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English