Overview

This Master's degree enables you to analyse, evaluate and further develop geoscientific issues and insights in a well-founded manner.

Overview

The Master’s programme in Geoscience from University of Göttingen is held in the English language and builds on the Bachelor’s programme or closely related subjects. It is clearly research oriented and aimed toward students with solid basic knowledge in geosciences. They will learn to analyse geoscientific contents and findings, and to evaluate and further develop them.

The internationally recognized degree "Master of Science in Geoscience“ (M.Sc.) qualifies graduates for the worldwide occupational field of geosciences in diverse branches of industry (among them raw materials extraction, construction materials testing and research, consulting and engineer offices, land development), in environmental protection, with insurance companies, administration and public offices, international organisations and comparable institutions. The degree "Master of Science“ is the requirement for additional scientific qualifications in doctoral programmes and/or an occupation at university and non-university research institutes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Earth Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Geoscience
Natural Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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95

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 24 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Germany

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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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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

For detailed information and specific requirements, please refer to the official website or contact the institution directly

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Winter Semester Fee: €436.36

Summer Semester Fee: €403.92

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Göttingen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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