Overview

Why choose this programme?

The Master program “Geoscience” of TU Bergakademie Freiberg is appropriate for those students with strongly focused research interests. Coursework of students is typically centered around the broad field related to their specialization. The first semester includes introduction in the respective specialization including a course on scientific communication. Key aspects of the second semester are experimental laboratory and field studies while the third semester offers advanced courses. The student completes an in-depth research project and writes a thesis summarizing that study. Students have a MS thesis defense at the end of their program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Geophysics

Atmospheric Chemistry

Atmospheric Research

Biosphere Atmosphere Interaction

Environmental Geochemistry

Environmental Geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Freiberg, Germany

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology Natural Sciences View 17 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

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first university degree (e. G. Bachelor degree) in the field of geosciences

English language proficiency must be proven by a recognised language certificate

Practical work experience or internships of, in general, not less than one year, preferably in the field of geoscience

Successful eligibility interview with respect to the desired specialization, conducted by the responsible professor of that specialization

Application form

Certified copies of education certificates

If the higher education is not finished at the time of application, a confirmation from the higher education institute containing the expected degree award along with a transcript of records will be accepted

Motivation letter

Passport photo

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

TUBAF does not charge a tuition fee, regardless of whether a student has German citizenship or not. The semester fee is to be payed by all students: 94 euro.

Living costs for Freiberg

630 - 1000 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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