MA/MS in Geophysics

The joint Master's programme in Geophysics is offered by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Technical University of Munich, with enrolment at LMU. Geophysics is a natural science at the boundary between the geosciences and physics. It maps geological structures with geophysical methods from local to global scales and interprets them using the laws of physics. Seismic, gravimetric and magnetic measurements are central to the mapping, while numerical simulation helps researchers study complex models of key processes. Fieldwork and physical-mathematical analysis carry equal weight in the method. Teaching is in English, the course runs for four semesters and admits students in the winter semester only, following an aptitude procedure.