International Master's Program in Geophysics

Key Facts about the program

Universities: Jointly offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Technical University of Munich — two of Germany’s leading universities
International programme: with English as the language of instruction
Duration: 4 semesters, 120 ECTS credit points
Programme start: exclusively in the winter term

Specialisation options: Geodynamics
Seismology
Paleo- and Geomagnetism
Focus: Modelling and simulation
A solid background in mathematics and physics is expected
Degree awarded: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Accreditation: The program is fully accredited. Full details in the database of the German Accreditation Council.

Uncover Earth's secrets in our research-driven M.Sc. program (LMU/TUM). Specialise in Seismology, Geodynamics, or Geomagnetism in an international environment.

Explore Earth's deep secrets through an international, research-driven Master’s degree in the heart of Europe.
This international Master’s programme provides a solid foundation in geophysics, with specialisations in geodynamics, seismology, or geomagnetism. It is jointly offered by LMU and TUM and taught entirely in English.

Our Master’s program places a strong emphasis on modelling and simulation. Therefore, applicants are expected to have a solid background in mathematics (at minimum: linear algebra and multidimensional calculus; ideally also ordinary differential equations) and physics.

Please note that this program is not suited for those primarily interested in applied geophysics such as exploration seismology or related techniques, as these areas are neither covered in our teaching nor research.

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You can find detailed descriptions of all elective and mandatory courses in the documents below:

Study Plan (incl. elective modules) (PDF, 51 KB)
Course Catalogue (Modulhandbuch) (PDF, 585 KB) - as of 09 Jan 2020

Persons interested in starting our program and having questions concerning the application process or program details please direct your inquiries to msc@geophysik.uni-muenchen.de