Are you interested in earth quakes, climate change and hurricanes?

Do you want to understand the dynamics of the solid earth, the atmosphere and the oceans and how the Earth system functions as a whole?

Did you enjoy mathematics and physics courses in high school?

Are you looking for an international, interdisciplinary study program with lots of flexibility to develop your full potential?

This interdisciplinary program is the right fit for you if you are driven by the curiosity to gain a holistic understanding of the physics of the Earth system and to understand how its key components function physically. You will acquire the scientific foundations to investigate and describe the dynamics of the solid earth, oceans, and atmosphere using physical and mathematical methods. Through this program, you will learn about important topics such as earthquakes, climate change, and hurricanes— areas of great public interest. You will gain skills in observation methods, interpretation procedures, and modeling techniques. This study program is closely linked to current research in the respective disciplines, offering you opportunities to engage in research projects early on, participate in measurement campaigns, and work with data evaluation and modeling.

 

Insights into studying BSc ESP

Follow a student for a day

Are you looking for a student’s perspective of the study programme?
Would you like to attend an Earth System Physics lecture to see what it is like?
Via the following email address you can reach current ESP students: info.earthsystemphysics"AT"gmail.com 
We are happy to answer your questions or take you to one of our lectures!

Unitag

Every year in February, the University Hamburg opens its doors for prospective students: the "Unitag". In many talks and events you can learn how studying at a university works, which study program fits you and what campus life at the UHH has to offer.

The next Unitag will take place on 23 February 2027. More information and the full program can be found on the Unitag website.

Earth System Physics impressions of Unitag 2026:
11:00 – 11:45 Exploring the Physics of the Earth System: From Volcanoes to clouds, waves and sea ice (in English)
12:00 – 12:45 Studying Earth Systems Physics in Hamburg – Insights from Teachers and Students (in English)