Master's Programme
Environmental Meteorology
Joint Study Programme of the University of Innsbruck and the University of Trient
| Faculty | Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Master of Science (MSc) |
| Qualification Level |
Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
| ISCED-F | 0532 Earth Sciences |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 066 615 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2018W)* |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Admission Requirements |
Admission to the joint study program is governed by the cooperation agreement between the universities of Innsbruck and Trento. Details of the admission and selection procedures are provided on this website of the University of Trento, which administers the joint program. Details of the admission and selection procedures are provided on this website of the University of Trento, which administers the joint program: https://international.unitn.it/environmental-meteorology/application |
| Application |
*Information on the Curriculum (2018W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2020)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin July 23 2020, Issue 43, No. 490 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st 2019)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 24 2019, Issue 50, No. 479 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 16, Issue 37, No. 351
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme Atmospheric Sciences
- Bachelor's Programme Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
- Bachelor's Programme Physics
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme. The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
In the course of the proof of the general university entrance qualification, the completion of the following core areas within the framework of the completed bachelor's degree programme shall be examined in any case:
- 24 ECTS-Credits Fields of Mathematics and Statistics
- 24 ECTS-Credits Fields of Theoretical and Applied Physics and Geophysics
- 6 ECTS-Credits Fields of Chemistry
- English at least at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the master's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
The first year of the program (60 ECTS-credits) is taught at the University of Trento:
9 ECTS-Credits Introduction to Meteorology and Climatology
9 ECTS-Credits Environmental Fluid Mechanics
6 ECTS-Credits Environmental Measurements
6 ECTS-Credits Environmental Physical Chemistry
9 ECTS-Credits Air Pollution Modelling (Including Boundary Layer)
6 ECTS-Credits Numerical Methods for Environmental Processes
9 ECTS-Credits Hydrology
6 ECTS-Credits Biosphere, Atmosphere and Climate Interactions
The recommended course sequence for the second year of the programme is:
5 ECTS-Credits Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing
5 ECTS-Credits Atmospheric Chemistry and Biogeochemistry
1 ECTS-Credits Atmospheric Chemistry and Biogeochemistry
6 ECTS-Credits Dynamical and Synoptic Meteorology
3 ECTS-Credits Reading, Writing and Presenting Scientific Content
10 ECTS-Credits Courses (Innsbruck and/or Trento) from the module:
Advanced Topics in Environmental Meteorology and Gender Aspects
30 ECTS-Credits Master's thesis and Master's Thesis Defense (Innsbruck or Trient)
Qualification Profile and Skills
Graduates in Environmental Meteorology have acquired advanced knowledge and
methodological skills in the area of meteorology/atmospheric sciences in general, and in
particular aspects in relation to environmental topics (e.g., dispersion of air pollutants,
atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, agricultural and forest meteorology, energy meteorology). They are able to use their knowledge and skills to work out methodologically sound solutions, and provide guidance for society in environmental problems in the mentioned areas.
The Master in Environmental Meteorology also prepares for a further scientific career. Graduates can critically evaluate scientific and engineering approaches and advance certain areas within Environmental Meteorology.
They can communicate their knowledge and results from their work to a wide range of audiences. They can critically evaluate results of their own work and those of others in their field and have sufficient knowledge of related disciplines (e.g. chemistry, statistics) to - if necessary - call in and understand experts in these fields.
Studying at both an Austrian and Italian university in English leads to the development of a heightened sensitivity and accompanying skills to deal with cultural and socio-economic aspects of scientific or technological solutions.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are able to characterize physical and chemical processes and their interactions in the atmosphere and environment based upon a profound knowledge of theory and observational tools. They can critically evaluate the output of numerical weather prediction models and make weather forecasts. They have the skills to analyze and discuss scientific literature and to present scientific results in writing and orally.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The Master Environmental Meteorology qualifies graduates to work, for example, in the public administration (e.g., environmental office and corresponding public institutions), meteorological services, the private sector (e.g., energy demand and predictions for hydro, wind and solar power, agriculture, forestry, hydrology) and other related areas where aspects of environmental meteorology are relevant.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Supplementary Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Supplementary Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Supplementary Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information:
- https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
- https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-scientific-computing/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
49.1 |
 |
= 100% |
|
2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
32.2 |
||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
10.2 |
||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
8.5 |
||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 
Associate Dean of Studies
Ao.Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Georg Mayr