Overview

This Earth Sciences programme at the University of Basel offers graduates sound theoretical and practical training in geosciences – the study of the earth’s systems – and earns them the degree of an “MSc in Geosciences”. Depending on the specialization module they choose, students can deepen their knowledge and broaden their skills in geography and climatology, geology and mineralogy as well as in environmental geosciences and biogeochemistry.

The course explores the interdisciplinary topics of global change, natural catastrophes, sustainability, aquatic ecology and soil ecology. The combination of a single subject area and geosciences electives ensures both a breadth of subject knowledge as well as individual specialization. There is also a strong focus on independent work in the master’s studies.

Career opportunities

Studying geosciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities in environmental, nature, water, soil and climate protection as well as in planning or materials research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Applied Atmospheric Sciences
Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry
Landscape Systems
Palaeoclimatology and Quarternary Geology
Palaeoecology and Freshwater Ecology
Sustainable Resource and Soil Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Basel, Switzerland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a foreign university recognized by the University of Basel only allows access to the master’s degree if this allows admission to the desired master’s degree at a university in the higher education system in which it was acquired. It may be the place of study evidence required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1700 CHF / year

≈ 1700 CHF / year
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Citizens or residents

1700 CHF / year

≈ 1700 CHF / year

Living costs

Basel

Switzerland

1615 - 2332 CHF / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career opportunities

Studying geosciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities in environmental, nature, water, soil and climate protection as well as in planning or materials research.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Basel

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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