MSc Meteorology

The program can be started in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester. The language of instruction is English. The standard length of study is 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits).

Study plan for the Master's degree program in Meteorology (start of studies from winter semester 2023/24 onwards) (PDF, 206 KB)

Structure of the study program

• In the 1st and 2nd semesters, mandatory modules, elective modules as well as a course for the acquisition of key qualifications are attended.

• The one-year Master's project takes place in the 3rd and 4th semesters. It consists of the following parts:
  • Research Project in Metreology, Phase I (15 ECTS credits)
  • Research Project in Metreology, Phase II (15 ECTS credits)
  • Master's Thesis (30 ECTS credits)

You can find information on how to register for the Master's thesis on the pages of the Examinations Office.

The following mandatory moduls must be chosen:

• Advanced Atmospheric Physics (9 ECTS credits)
• Advanced Atmospheric Dynamics (9 ECTS credits)
• Discussion of Current Research Questions on Advanced Meteorology (Seminar) (3 ECTS credits)

Elective modules must be taken to the extent of 36 ECTS credits. They are offered in the following variants: Lecture with exercise (4 SWS or 6 ECTS credits) or lecture without exercise (2 SWS or 3 ECTS credits).

Selection Rule: At least 3 of the following elective modules (each 6 ECTS credits) must be chosen:

• Atmospheric Modeling
• Theoretical Meteorology from the Weather to the Climate Scale
• Experimental Meteorology - Clouds, Aerosols, Gases
• Atmoshperic Data Analysis Methods
• Current Research Topics in Theoretical Meteorology

Key qualifications
A module for the acquisition of key qualifications (3 ECTS points) must be taken. A language course in a modern foreign language can also be included. Further information can be found on the pages of the Examinations Office.

You can find the current courses in the LSF course catalogue.

• Information website MSc Meteorogy
• Master's theses Theoretical Meteorology
• Master's theses Experimental Meteorology

Examination and study regulations (start of studies from winter semester 2023/24 onwards):

• Prüfungs- und Studienordnung der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München für den Masterstudiengang Meteorology (2023) vom 8. Februar 2024
• Module Catalogue Master's Program Meteorology (start of studies in winter semester) (applies to start of studies from winter semester 2023/24) (PDF, 565 KB)
• Module Catalogue Master's Program Meteorology (start of studies in summer semester) (applies to start of studies from summer semester 2024) (PDF, 564 KB)

The program can be started in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester. The language of instruction ist English. The standard length of study is 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits).

Study plan for the Master's degree program in Meteorology (start of studies until summer semester 2023) (PDF, 205 KB)

The one-year Master's project (practical phases I+II and Master's thesis) takes place in the 3rd and 4th semester.

A detailed overview of the structure of the degree programme can be found on the Meteorology pages.

See Study Prgram in Detail.

Examination and study regulations and modul descriptions (start of studies until summer semester 2023):

• Prüfungs- und Studienordnung der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München für den Masterstudiengang Meteorologie vom 30. September 2009
• Satzung zur Änderung der Prüfungs- und Studienordnung der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München für den Masterstudiengang Meteorologie vom 13. August 2014
• Module Catalogue Master's Program Meteorologie (applies to start of studies until summer semester 2023)