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Overview

Key facts

The program in Geophysics at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich is noted internationally for its research expertise in numerical modeling and simulation. Therefore it strives to recruit not only students with a background in the geosciences, but students from physics, mathematics, and the engineering sciences as well.

This is a joint master program of LMU Munich and the Technische Universität München (TUM) under the roof of the Munich Geocenter. As lead university of the program, LMU is responsible for enrollment.

Programme Structure

Themes covered include: sustainable management of water resources and land use in the face of climate change, conflict in the relationship between people and ecology, hazard research, resource utilization, urbanization and megacities, demographic change as well as mobility and migration.

Methodologies studied focus on areas which include spatial modeling of nature, environment, economy and society, remote sensing, geographical information systems, sustainable land use, resource and risk management, research into stakeholder engagement and regional governance, environmental analysis, evaluation and management, and location analysis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2022-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Geology View 23 other Masters in Geology in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor degree in geosciences, geophysics, mineralogy, geology, physics, biology, mathematics, engineering sciences, or related subjects and must provide proof of excellent English.

The program website offers details on the application procedure.

A copy of the bachelor’s certificate/diploma (or equivalent)
Transcript of records from the bachelor’s program, which includes all completed courses and obtained grades

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

While there is no tuition for standard programs, all students are required to pay a fee of €129,40 for student services.

Living costs for München

1078 - 1689 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Geophysics

Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich

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