Overview

Key facts

Taught in English, Earth Sciences programme from University of Fribourg it includes a choice from five options: Earth and Life Evolution (an exploration of the evolution of the geosphere and the biosphere); Earth Materials (a multidisciplinary approach to geology and material sciences); Environmental and Resource Geochemistry (the chemical and physical interaction between aqueous fluids and the solid substrate); Geology (the understanding of geological processes and the results thereof in space and time, ranging from unconsolidated soil to solid rock on both small and large scales); Pure and Applied Quaternary Sciences (an integrated approach to quaternary sediments).

With only a twenty minute train trip separating the two universities, students profit from the expanded number of lecturers and researchers, and from the specialised geological know-how and facilities at both institutions. The merger of capabilities allows an exciting and varied curriculum to be offered in a two-year degree taught in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth and Life Evolution

Earth Materials

Environmental and Resource Geochemistry

Geology

Pure and Applied Quaternary Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International

More details

deadlines for candidates who have to apply for a visa: By 28 February for the autumn semester By 30 September for the spring semester

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fribourg, Switzerland

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 9 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Switzerland

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree programmes are built on the knowledge and abilities that were acquired when obtaining a Bachelor's degree.

Holders of a Bachelor's degree awarded from a Swiss university can be admitted to a Master's degree programme within the corresponding discipline without any additional requirements.

Holders of a Bachelor's degree awarded from a Swiss university or holders of a Bachelor's degree awarded by a foreign university, provided that the Bachelor's degree is recognised and considered equivalent by the University of Fribourg, can be admitted to a Master's degree programme within another discipline with prerequisites.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

1740 CHF / year

≈ 1740 CHF / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1440 CHF / year

≈ 1440 CHF / year

Living costs

Fribourg

Switzerland

1330 - 1960 CHF / month

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

Funding

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