157 Master's in Earth Sciences in Europe

Gain hands-on experience on this practical based MSc by Research in Life Sciences, while developing an understanding of relevant research techniques. The University of Warwick's School of Life Sciences conducts world-leading interdisciplinary research.

The European Forestry programme of Mendel University in Brno is a great choice to understand the European concept of professional forest management within the context of resource and environmental planning of sustainable systems.

The Experimental Geosciences programme of University of Bayreuth pursues training and research in one of the central areas in modern Earth Sciences: the experimental simulation of processes occurring in the Earth. This includes the characterization of physical and chemical properties of Earth materials to advance our understanding of such properties.

This Applied Geophysics program is a joint degree program, in which three universities are involved: RWTH Aachen University, TU Delft, and ETH Zürich.

The integration of basic research, applied research and engineering within the NAWI Graz Geocenter and in the Geosciences course at Karl-Franzens University of Graz is a unique selling point in German-speaking countries. 

This MSc Geoscience from University College London (UCL) is a uniquely broad and flexible programme that suits students' aspirations, background and experience. 

As a student of the Earth Sciences - Global Environmental Change And Policy course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn to find sustainable solutions for present and future challenges regarding our planet and climate. You will study natural processes and cycles of the Earth’s system within and among rock, soil, water, organisms and air.

The Faculty of Biology of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich offers a comprehensive two-year-Master’s program in Plant Sciences for graduates with a background in biology (B.Sc. in biology or equivalent). 

As a student of the Earth Sciences - Earth and Climate course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will learn to find sustainable solutions for present and future challenges regarding our planet and climate. You will study natural processes and cycles of the Earth’s system within and among rock, soil, water, organisms and air.

The University of Manchester offers a PhD/MPhil. in Bioarchaeology, designed for those passionate about understanding our planet. This full-time programme spans three years and provides a comprehensive education in various aspects of Earth sciences, preparing students for diverse career paths in environmental fields.

The PGCE Secondary Geography course at Birmingham City University offers a comprehensive pathway to achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This full-time programme spans one year and equips aspiring educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to inspire students in Geography. Enrolment commences in September 2026, preparing you for a rewarding teaching career.

The international Master’s programme in “Applied Geoscience” (MGEX) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg provides students with a solid foundation in various disciplines within geology, environmental sciences and geophysics.

The focus of the Earth Sciences programme at the University of Basel is on interdisciplinary global change, land use change, natural hazards, sustainability, aquatic ecology, paleoecology and soil ecology.

On the Geophysics programme at University of Iceland the student will posses significant understanding of problems and subjects, based on the most recent information and research in the field of geophysics.

The Soils and Global Change programme from Ghent University educates this next generation of soil scientists that have the knowledge and skills to characterize soils, understand soil evolution in an ecosystem context under global change based on a deep insight in the underlying processes and interactions, and develop strategies to implement climate-smart soil management policies.

The core of this innovative Earth and Climate System Science degree program from University of Hohenheim is made up of analyzing processes and interactions of various components of the Earth’s system.

The purpose of the Geological - Geophysical Exploration and Modelling of Hydrocarbon Fields program from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) is to educate specialists in the field of modern technologies relating to geological and reservoir modelling, field development, advanced scientific methods of seismic exploration, well logging and enhanced oil recovery. 

The MS Geophysics programme at The University of Milan aims to provide an in-depth broad-spectrum preparation in geophysics, based on a solid knowledge of physics and geological sciences.

The Master's degree program Applied Geosciences at University of Bremen deepens the basic skills after the Bachelor's degree with a focus on continental geosciences, including topics such as hydrogeology, engineering geology, glaciology and renewable energy resources. 

The Earth Sciences program from University of Greifswald explores the Earth's system on the basis of scientific methods.