Program Overview
The Polar and Marine Sciences (POMOR) at University of Hamburg is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Polar and Marine Sciences (POMOR) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Hamburg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Polar and Marine Sciences (POMOR) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Ocean basins, sediments and climate change
- High seas and coastal waters oceanography
- Polar and marine ecosystem: Structure, functioning and vulnerability
- Natural resources
- Processes in the coastal zone and environmental management
- Periglacial environment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The PORTFOLIO should include:
- a motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- a copy of a bachelor or equivalent degree
- essay on one of the given topics (max. 10 pages)
- a list of scientific activities:
a. publications, if any
b. participation in conferences, workshops, schools etc., if any
c. participation in running scientific projects, if any
d. international and national awards, if any
e. personal grants, if any
- proof of English proficiency (level: upper intermediate)
- a letter of recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and...
University Profile- Start Date March 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months