157 Master's in Earth Sciences in Europe

EMerald Master's in Georesources Engineering is a two-year Master’s programme (120 ECTS) organised by four European Universities – University of Liège (ULiège), University of Lorraine (UL), Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF). 

The Master Programme in Earth Science - Geology from Uppsala University will enable you to find a balance between using and preserving Earth's resources and reducing the environmental impact for a healthy sustainable future.

Aberdeen has a long history of petroleum exploration and production, and the City is regarded as a world-leading hub for energy expertise and technologies. The Integrated Petroleum Geoscience programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only programme of its kind that is sitting directly at the heart of the UK energy industry. 

Train high-level specialists in Earth and planetary remote sensing from drone to satellite in the Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment - Fundamentals of Remote Sensing programme at University Paris Cité.

The internationally oriented graduate study programme Master of Science 'Marine Geosciences' from University of Kiel, promotes the latest state of marine geosciences and technology, in particular in the areas marine costal geology, past climates, biogeochemistry and paleoecology.

How do organisms and their environment interact at both a molecular level and a global level? If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, the Ecology and Evolution (Joint Degree 3 Universities) - Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is for you.

Geophysics from Bogazici University consists of a minimum 24 credit hour course load and a Master of Science Thesis.

Geophysical Sciences for Seismic Risk from University of Messina will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to sit the qualifying exam for Senior Geologist, in accordance with national regulations.

The MSc in Gemmology at Birmingham City University is a one-year full-time programme commencing in September 2026. This advanced degree equips students with essential tools and techniques for conducting research in the gemmological field. The course is designed for individuals passionate about gems and jewellery, providing a comprehensive learning experience.

The Earth and Planet Sciences, Environment - Solid Earth Science programme at University Paris Cité aims to train high-level geoscientists, who will continue their study for a PhD either at IPGP or elsewhere, in an academic or industrial context.

The Earthquake Studies Program from METU Middle East Technical University aims to foster interdisciplinary teaching and research related to natural, man-made and technological disasters. Earthquake Engineering and Active Tectonics Tracks focus on particularly in the area of earthquakes. 

In the Master Programme in Palaeobiology from Uppsala University  you combine research in geosciences with the biological sciences to recreate and understand the evolutionary changes that have taken place throughout earth history.

The Digital Earth study programme from University of Salzburg is scientifically based, provides a broad range of academic analysis and research methods, and prepares students for a doctoral degree programme. It provides application-oriented knowledge based on relevant theories and methods.

At Geophysics - Applied Geophysics from AGH University of Science & Technology the acquired knowledge of the application of geophysical methods allows graduates of the Applied Geophysics to use these methods for exploratory and engineering tasks.

At Applied Geophysics from University of Bucharest geology is a fundamental domain in the large field of Natural Sciences, is inseparably tied to the applied part of collection specific samples and data on the field, which is later on handled, modelled and interpreted for the clarification of crucial aspects for the evolution of Earth.

The MSc in Petroleum Geoscience at The University of Manchester is a full-time, one-year programme designed to equip students with essential skills for exploring and developing sustainable hydrocarbon resources. This degree, commencing in 2026, offers an in-depth understanding of subsurface geology and is taught by leading experts in the field.

The Earth Sciences MSc by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London, is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This degree equips students with advanced research skills and scientific knowledge through an original project, guided by renowned academic staff.

The Glaciology programme offered by Swansea University allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. 

The Earth Observation programme offered by Swansea University allows you to undertake a year-long individual programme of personally and professionally enriching research. 

The Earth Science degree offered by the University of Bergen takes advantage of Western Norway’s unique environment for different types of field geology, ranging from Quaternary and glacial geology to Precambrian orogenic and magmatic processes.