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Doctor of Philosophy in Coastal Ocean Dynamics and Hydrocarbon Drift Modeling

Doctoral program combining high-resolution oceanographic drift simulation, boundary layer turbulence modeling, and satellite SAR imagery assimilation in coastal waters.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master of Science in Physical Oceanography, Applied Physics, or Meteorology
English language proficiency
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Doctoral research plan on turbulent boundary layer transport
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
DFG / Federal Maritime Agency funded scientific research position (TV-L E13 75%)
Application fee
€0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Tuition-free doctoral education

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official BioBind - Marine Environmental Technology Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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