MSc Meteorology

The four-semester program can be started in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester.
The language of instruction ist English.

The curriculum of the Master Meteorology (PDF, 94 KB) covers 4 Semesters. In the 1st and 2nd semesters, compulsory courses and elective courses from the various research areas of meteorology are attended.

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.

The studies can focus more on theory (dynamics and radiation of the atmosphere in theory and numerical models) or more on observation and measurement. The two fields are not strictly distinct in all fields.

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
• Courses in computing

Information on the subject, on careers and fields of activity for graduates, study requirements and on admission and enrolment can be found on the LMU's central websites (only available in German).

• Examination and study regulations (only available in German):
  • 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
• Modul descriptions (only available in German)
• Meteorological Institute
• Examination Office of the Faculty of Physics

If you have any questions, please contact the Program Counseling Service.