What does it take to understand and tackle the multifaceted challenges of climate change? 

Climate Change Science equips students with an in-depth understanding of the climate system and its variability, combining natural science perspectives with insights into policy and sustainability. The track highlights the interplay between atmospheric phenomena, ecosystem dynamics, and socio-economic impacts, emphasising interdisciplinary learning. Ideal for students keen on bridging climate science and societal impact, this track emphasises interdisciplinary learning.

This study track is one of nine available. 

What to expect:

Students will explore:

• Scientific foundations: Detailed knowledge of climate variability, ecosystem responses, and geophysical processes.
• Technological applications: Training in remote sensing and climate modelling techniques.
• Sustainability perspectives: Insights into the socio-political dimensions of climate policies.

Core modules include Principles of Remote Sensing, Science and Sustainability, and Climate Diplomacy. Students will also participate in research internships and fieldwork.

Participating universities:

This track is a collaborative effort among three leading universities: 

1. Stockholm University (SU, Sweden): Laying the foundation with a transdisciplinary perspective on climate, energy, and environment.     
2. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA, Greece): Offering expertise in climate variability and change as well as climate policies and diplomacy. 
3. Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (UT, Germany): Specialising in Earth surface processes and climate modelling.

This unique combination ensures students acquire the skills and knowledge to lead in research and policy-making for climate resilience.

Programme Overview:

In study track Climate Change Science, the student will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the climate system, including past and present climate variability as well as ongoing climate change.

They will gain focussed knowledge about how climate is studied using remote sensing atmospheric and climate science and geophysics, ecosystem responses and feedbacks, as well as vegetation and soils in the climate system. Extending beyond the natural sciences, students will learn about sustainability in its broader sense (including renewable energies), and about climate policies. Students will apply the multi-disciplinary skills they have learned about in the study track by conducting a research internship projects in climate science.