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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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!
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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.
Enrollment Bachelor Meteorology and Geophysics
For the winter semester, from June 10th to September 30th, or for the summer semester, from December 10th to March 31th, 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 Master Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere
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 related qualifying university degree with 60 ECTS credits in meteorology/geophysics, mathematics, and physics, of which at least 10 credits must be in mathematics, 10 credits in physics, and 20 credits in meteorology/geophysics. Proficiency in the English language is required as well (at least B2 level).
If your Bachelor's programme lacks the required 60 ECTS credits and portions of the aforementioned subject knowledge, you might complete modules as bridging courses in the BSc. Meteorology and Geophysics. Please contact academic advising in advance of your application for further information.
Understanding the Earth System: Structured, Research-Oriented, Career-Focused—Study with an Eye Toward the Future!
Bachelor Meteorology and Geophysics (in German)
Admission-free 180 ECTS Bachelor of Science for mathematical-physical based study of the Earth system - observation, analysis and prediction. Study full-time for six semesters or part-time and earn your first professional academic degree!
Master Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere
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 - build up strong expert knowledge during two semesters of study and one-year research phase!
International Double Degree Master Program
Double Master's degree for excellent students in the Master's program “Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere” at the University of Bonn and “Geophysics for Natural Risks and Resources” at the University of Padua - two master's degrees within one program from two prestigious universities!
Studying internationally: Erasmus+
Within our degree programs, there is the possibility to study abroad in Europe at partner universities offering degree programmes in meteorology, geophysics or atmospheric physics with the European ERASMUS+ program for a maximum of two semesters. Discover new horizons - study abroad!
Courses, examinations, directions Meteorology and Geophysics
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Dates for bachelor- & master thesis-colloquium
Maps Meteorology AdH20 & Geophysics MA176
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Opening hours of the examination office (blue)
The responsible examination office for Meteorology and Geophysics and the study counselling service are happy to assist you. Office hours and opening hours can be found at https://www.ifgeo.uni-bonn.de/sprechstunde-mug.
Examination office Meteorology and Geophysics
Daniela Domgörgen
2.009
Meckenheimer Allee 176
53115 Bonn
Student counselling Meteorology and Geophysics
Dr. Anna Zoporowski
2.010
Meckenheimer Allee 176
53115 Bonn
Joint examination board for the Bachelor's programme Meteorology and Geophysics and the Master's programme Physics of the Earth and Atmosphere
Chair: Prof. Dr. Marcel Thielmann
Deputy chair: Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters
Professors (deputy): Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna, Vert.-Prof. Christoph Renkl (Prof. Dr. Ambre Luguet, Prof. Dr. Stefan Kollet)
Academic staff (deputy): Priv.-Doz. Dr. Petra Friederichs (Dr. Maximilian Weigand)
Students (deputy): Erik Brune (Johanna Kasischke)
Meteorology and Geophysics student council
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Meteorology and Geophysics
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): Dr. Maximilian Weigand (Dr. Svenja Szemkus)
Study programme manager: Dr. Anna Zoporowski
Students (deputy): Johanna Kasischke, Yannick Szlapka (Helene Schüßler, Alex Kiddle)
QVM committee
Prof. Dr. Andreas Kemna
Prof. Dr. Leonie Esters
Students: Johanna Kasischke, Erik Brune