Study of Meteorology and Geophysics
All study programmes and information on meteorology and geophysics at a glance
The focus of meteorology and geophysics, two disciplines within the Earth sciences with a strong emphasis on physics and mathematics, is to record, analyze, and predict the physical properties and processes of the Earth's system. By combining these two fields, it is possible to model essential exchange processes between the atmosphere, ocean, and solid Earth, and to formulate and address questions related to current climate and environmental research.
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Information for first semester students and prospective students
Is every beginning difficult? Our offers for a smooth start to your studies
You need to think carefully about which subject is right for you. Use our online self assessment (OSA) to get a first impression!
Our student advisory service is available to provide you with a wide range of information and give you an insight into meteorology and geophysics. Come by and talk to us in person!
- Bonn University days
- Academic advising night
- Study orientation weeks
- Taster programme & Taster university
Our mentorate and MuG student council is happy to provide insights from a student perspective. If you have any general or specific study matters, please contact the central student advisory service at the University of Bonn.
Enrolled, and what now? Make use of offers even before the start of lectures and become familiar with the systems for students!
- Unlock your Uni ID for the University of Bonn systems
- Set up your university e-mail and use it for study-related matters
- Get to know the BASIS examination system and the eCampus learning platform
- Attend the physics preparatory course and complete the online course Fit4Math
- First-year student day by the MuG student council on Thursday, October 5, 2023: exciting programme to start your university life
- First-year student café on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 14:15 in lecture hall at Auf dem Hügel 20: get together with information from the student council and academic advising - a should-attend!
- Special offers: "How to...?" mentorate programme on Wednesday from 10:15 in geophysics seminar room MA176, join the eCampus course and stay tuned!
For the winter semester, from June 10th to September 30th, you can enroll online for the Bachelor programme in Meteorology and Geophysics at the student registry of the University of Bonn and get started!
Specific concerns, such as changing universities, transferring, prospective international students, studying without a high school diploma, and questions about the enrollment process as a regular or non-degree student, can be addressed with the student registry and/or the central study advisory service at the University of Bonn.
Application for the Master programme in PEA is done online for both the winter and summer semesters through the application portal https://application.uni-bonn.de.
Admission requirements: a first qualifying university degree with 60 ECTS credits in meteorology/geophysics, mathematics, and physics; of which at least 10 ECTS credits must be in mathematics, 10 ECTS credits in physics, and 20 ECTS credits in meteorology/geophysics. Proficiency in the German language is required for applicants from abroad (at least C1 level).
If your Bachelor's programme lacks the required 60 ECTS credits and portions of the aforementioned subject knowledge: complete modules as bridging courses in the BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics. Please contact academic advising in advance of your application for further information
All about studying - courses, modules, organization, formalities
Examination regulations govern your rights and responsibilities. But what does that mean in concrete terms? Whether you have questions about exam registration, minor subjects, Erasmus, or bridging courses for admission to the Master degree programme, we are here to help and advise, so you can study without worries!
Admission-free 180 ECTS Bachelor with start in the winter semester for mathematical-physical observation, analysis & prediction of the Earth system
Register online without admission restrictions for the winter semester from 10 June to 30 September with the student registry of the University of Bonn.
Clarify special concerns, such as changing universities, transferring, prospective students from abroad, studying without a high school diploma and questions about the enrolment process as a student or secondary student with the central student registry and/or the central student advisory service
- Examination regulations - your rights and obligations
- Recommended study plan for six semesters, individual plans possible
- Module descriptions provide an overview of course content, scope and examination form
- Information on data privacy
- Apply for admission to examinations at the start of your studies
- Exam registration and deregistration up to one week before the exam date via BASIS; note different deadlines for Physics and Maths!
- No exam participation possible without registration in BASIS
- Failure to appear when registered is a failed attempt, i.e. 5.0
- Each failed exam may only be repeated 3 times - never take the exam unprepared!
- In the event of illness, submit a doctor's certificate no later than the day of the examination
- Physics and maths are imported modules from physics; the BSc. MuG examination regulations still apply and NOT those of physics with different repetition rules
- Note the different procedure for physics lab courses
- Compulsory elective mug660: gain research orientation/ internship either through a compulsory module from the MSc. PEA in Bonn or a six-week internship in a meteorological/ geophysical company
Free compulsory elective area mug360 with 12 ECTS: modules from geosciences, physics, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geodesy, geography, economics and philosophy are possible as minor subjects; module list visible in BASIS under examination registration and in the module handbook.
Other minor subject modules must be applied for in advance with the examination board (attach credit points and module description).
- Once you have achieved 90 ECTS, you can apply for admission to the Bachelor's thesis
- Search for topics by contacting desired supervisors; independent work and obligation to supervisor is a must
- Processing time is five months; apply for an extension of the submission date by a maximum of six weeks in consultation with the supervisor by e-mail stating reasons to the examination board
- Before submission, a 30-minute presentation must be given in the Bachelor's colloquium (and others within the working group)
- Submission of three (3) bound copies and a digital version with a declaration of independent preparation (LaTeX-template, pdf-preview) to the examination office by the deadline
- Thesis comprises 12 ECTS; grade is the arithmetic mean of the grades of both supervisors
Strongly research-oriented 120 ECTS Master of Science with specialization in meteorology or geophysics in cooperation with the MSc. PEA of the University of Cologne
- Admission requirements: first professionally qualifying university degree with 60 ECTS credits in meteorology/ geophysics, mathematics and physics; of which at least 10 credits in mathematics, 10 credits in physics and 20 credits in meteorology/ geophysics; knowledge of German for applicants from abroad (at least level C1)
- If you do not meet the admission requirements, clarify this with the student advisory service in good time before applying; the modules Remote Sensing, Synoptics, Climatology or Geophysics in the BSc. MuG are usually suitable bridging courses
- Apply online at https://application.uni-bonn.de for the winter semester (1 Jun-15 Sep) or summer semester (1 Dec-15 Mar)
- Graduates of the University of Bonn: login with Uni-ID and start digital application; graduates of other universities: complete self-registration and activate access, only then apply in the second step
- Call up admission or rejection notice electronically in the application portal and use it to register with the study registry office of the University of Bonn (link in the application portal)
- Examination regulations - your rights and obligations
- Recommended study plan for four semesters, individual plans possible
- Modul descriptions provide an overview of course content, scope and examination form
- Information on data privacy
- Apply for admission to examinations at the start of your studies
- Exam registration and deregistration up to one week before the exam date via BASIS
- No exam participation possible without registration in BASIS
- Failure to appear when registered is a failed attempt, i.e. 5.0
- Each failed exam may only be repeated 3 times - never take the exam unprepared!
- In the event of illness, submit a doctor's certificate no later than the day of the examination
In order to be able to complete Cologne modules, a second registry is required:
- Register at https://klips2.uni-koeln.de/co/webnav.ini ; fill in and select your personal data:
- Study program selection: Zweithörerstudium
- Programme: Kleiner Zweithörer MNF Kooperation
- Entry semester: 1
- Form: kein Abschluss - As soon as the above is verified, send e-mail to studiere-mug@uni-bonn.de with your specialization (meteorology/ geophysics).
- The second student fee is NOT payable! As soon as the formalities have been completed, you will receive access to the Cologne systems (Klips, Ilias) and must register for Cologne courses and examinations there (not in Bonn).
- Send the Cologne ToR to the examinations office after each semester to have your grades recorded in Bonn
- Important: in all subsequent semesters, send the current certificate of enrollment from the University of Bonn to studsek@verw.uni-koeln.de with the e-mail subject: Re-registration for second degree studies MSc. Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere (even if you don't want to take a module in Cologne).
Free compulsory elective area pea740 with 12 ECTS: all other PEA modules from Bonn or Cologne can be included or minor subject modules from geology, geochemistry, astrophysics and geodesy; module list visible in BASIS under examination registration in the structure tree under free compulsory electives.
Other minor subject modules must be applied for in advance with the examination board (attach credit points and module description).
- Search for topics by contacting desired supervisors two (2) semesters before graduation; independent work and obligation to supervisor is a must
- Work towards a Master's thesis in preparatory modules pea950 and pea960 for one semester (topic/method familiarization, project work, presentations in working groups)
- Once pea950/960 and 60 ECTS have been completed, you may apply for admission to the Master's thesis
- Processing time is six months; apply for an extension of the submission date by a maximum of six weeks in consultation with the supervisor by e-mail to the examination board stating reasons
- Before submission, a 30-minute presentation must be given in the Master's colloquium (and others within the working group)
- Submission of three (3) bound copies and a digital version with a declaration of independent preparation (LaTeX-template, pdf-preview) to the examination office by the deadline
- Thesis comprises 30 ECTS; grade is the arithmetic mean of the grades of both supervisors
Bachelor Meteorology (expiring)
Bachelor Meteorology can no longer be started. As long as there are no obstacles, the students will be transferred to the BSc. MuG 2025
Students must complete the degree program by 31 March 2025 or may transfer to the BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics degree program before 31 March 2025 upon written application; see specific regulations and notice of expiry
- Examination regulations with first, second and third amendments to the statutes
- Recommended study plan
- Module descriptions
- Information on data privacy
- Exam registration and deregistration up to one week before the exam date via BASIS
- No exam participation possible without registration in BASIS
- Failure to appear if registered is a failed attempt, i.e. 5.0
- Each failed examination may be repeated twice and must be repeated on the next date; if two dates are offered in the semester, both count as one failed attempt; after failing three times, a final attempt may be made
- In the event of illness, submit a doctor's certificate no later than the day of the examination
- For import modules (physics, mathematics and minor subject), the regulations of the examination regulations of the other subjects apply
- Please note the differen procedure for physics lab courses
- Compulsory elective Meteorological Research: either choose a compulsory module from the MSc. PEA or complete a six-week internship in a meteorological company
Free compulsory elective area with 12 ECTS: as a minor subject, modules from geosciences, physics, astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geography, economics, philosophy and languages are possible; module list visible in BASIS under examination registration in the structure tree under free compulsory electives.
Other minor subject modules must be applied for in advance with the examination board (attach credit points and module description).
- Once you have achieved 90 ECTS, you can apply for admission to the Bachelor's thesis
- Search for topics by contacting desired supervisors; independent work and obligation to supervisor is a must
- Processing time is five months; apply for an extension of the submission date by a maximum of six weeks in consultation with the supervisor by e-mail stating reasons to the examination board
- Before submission, a 30-minute presentation must be given in the Bachelor's colloquium (and others within the working group)
- Submission of three (3) bound copies and a digital version with a declaration of independent preparation (LaTeX-template, pdf-preview) to the examination office by the deadline
- Thesis comprises 12 ECTS; grade is the arithmetic mean of the grades of both supervisors
Within the degree programmes in Meteorology and Geophysics at the Geoscience Institute, there is the possibility of receiving funding for a maximum of two semesters to study abroad through the European ERASMUS+ programme. There are bilateral agreements with the following universities in Europe that offer degree programmes in meteorology, geophysics or atmospheric physics:
An application without consultation with the Erasmus coordinators Jun.-Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters and Dr. Anna Zoporowski is not recommended.
Selection criteria: Students are generally suitable if
- their academic achievements to date are good to very good,
- they can credibly demonstrate language skills for the target country
- and can clearly justify an enrichment of their studies (incl. study programme of at least 20 ECTS) in their letter of motivation.
The application deadline is February 25, 2024 for the semesters of the academic year 2024/25. Please apply by sending an e-mail to erasmus-mug@uni-bonn.de including
- a letter of motivation within the e-mail or an attached file,
- which university you want to go to in which semester including programme and modules with ECTS (at least 20) you want to attend,
- your language skill level required for the target country and your transcript of records.
If successful, please registrer online following the botton for outgoings below. The recognition of achieved ECTS abroad is based on the foreign transcript of records via the examination board.
Supraregional studies: ABC/J
The Geoverbund ABC/J is the geosciences network in the Aachen-Bonn-Cologne/Jülich research region. There is a broad and complementary range of geoscientific degree programmes with jointly usable courses, which opens up a wide range of opportunities for students to develop their individual profiles.
If you would like to take modules for the BSc. MuG or MSc. PEA in Cologne or Aachen, please contact the student advisory in advance.
Students from Cologne and Aachen: our modules in the BSc. MuG and MSc. PEA are subject to availability. Please contact us!
The contents of meteorology and geophysics are exciting and an attractive minor subject - we are happy to welcome students from other degree programmes who can choose from various courses as free elective modules and also final theses in the BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics and MSc. Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere!
Lecture, exercise 6 ECTS in winter semester: offered for Bachelor of Geosciences, Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geodesy, Chemistry, Economics
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Lecture, exercise, seminar 8 ECTS winter semester: offered for Bachelor of Physics
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Lecture, exercise, computer exercise 6 ECTS in summer semester: offered for Bachelor Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geodesy, Economics
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Lecture, exercise, seminar, computer exercise 8 ECTS Summer semester: offered for Bachelor Physics
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Lecture, exercise, computer exercise 6 ECTS in winter semester: offered for Bachelor Mathematics, Computer Science
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Lecture, exercise, seminar 6 ECTS in summer semester: offered for Bachelor Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics
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Lecture, exercise 6 ECTS in summer semester: offered for Bachelor Geography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geodesy, Chemistry, Economics
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Lecture, exercise, methods 8 ECTS in summer semester: offered for Bachelor Geosciences (with mathematical methods) and Physics (with methods seminar)
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Lecture, exercise, field exercise 8 ECTS winter semester: offered for Bachelor Geosciences (physics on request)
mug111, mug416, physics lab course and both maths/physics modules required to join
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Our PEA modules are open to all master students, especially physics students, as a minor subject; however, please clarify with your examination office in advance whether, which and to what extent you are allowed to import our modules.
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Bachelor and master students in physics can apply to their examination office to complete their final thesis with us. Contact our professors at least two semesters before graduation to start the research phase with physics910/920 as preparation for the Master's thesis in good time or to discuss additional module assignments in the bachelor degree programme - we look forward to hearing from you!
Courses, examinations, room plan Meteorology and Geophysics
Our courses with eCampus links in BASIS for summer term 2024
Course catalog BASIS 2. semester BSc. MuG
Our examination dates (red) & deadlines Physics
Dates for Bachelor- & Master-colloquium
Room allocation AdH20
Room allocation SR Geophysics MA176
Maps Meteorology AdH20 & Geophysics MA176
Dates of the student advisory service
Weather tip - open to all!
Examination board
BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics
Chair: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna
Deputy chair: Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters
Professors (deputy): Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott (Prof. Dr. Stefan Kollet, Prof. Dr. Ambre Luguet, Prof. Dr. Christian März)
Academic staff (deputy): Larissa Reineccius (Priv.-Doz. Dr. Petra Friederichs)
Students (deputy): Hendrik Jahn (Johanna Kasischke)
MSc. Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere
Chair: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna
Deputy chair: Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters
Professors (deputy): Prof. Dr. Andreas Bott (Prof. Dr. Stefan Kollet, Prof. Dr. Ambre Luguet, Prof. Dr. Christian März)
Academic staff (deputy): Priv.-Doz. Dr. Petra Friederichs (Larissa Reineccius)
Students (deputy): Erik Brune (Magdalena Kracheletz)
Student advisory
Dr. Anna Zoporowski
Institute of Geosciences | Geophysics Section
Meckenheimer Allee 176 | 53115 Bonn | room 2.020
Auf dem Hügel 20 | 53121 Bonn | room 0.009a
phone: +49 228 73 - 2466
e-mail: meteorologie-geophysik@uni-bonn.de
or studiere-mug@uni-bonn.de
Consultation hours: usually Mondays AdH20 see calendar and by appointment by e-mail
Mentorate
Johanna Kasischke
Institute of Geoscience | Geophysics section
Meckenheimer Allee 176 | 53115 Bonn | room 3.006
e-mail: mentorat-mug@uni-bonn.de
"How to...?" mentorate programme Wed 10 c.t. SR MA176
Examination office
Carmen Cordeiro (provisional)
Institute of Geosciences | Meteorology Section
Auf dem Hügel 20 | 53121 Bonn | room 1.008
opening hours: 9-12, 14-15:30
phone: +49 228 73 - 5190 | Fax: - 5188
Meteorology and Geophysics student council
Institute of Geosciences | Meteorology Section
Auf dem Hügel 20 | 53121 Bonn | room U1.012
www: https://fsmug.uni-bonn.de
E-Mail: fsmug@uni-bonn.de
Evaluation project group
Evaluation chair (deputy): Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters (Dr. Anna Zoporowski)
Professors (deputy): Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters (Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna)
Academic staff (deputy): Arne Mansfeld (Larissa Reineccius)
Study programme manager: Dr. Anna Zoporowski
Students (deputy): Magdalena Kracheletz, Johanna Kasischke (Hendrik Jahn, Erik Brune)
QVM committee
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna
Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters
Students: Johanna Kasischke, Hendrik Jahn