Overview

Theoretical studies of important earth processes are consolidated via experiments and field studies in the Northern landscape, including a variety of boreal and arctic habitats. As a master's student in Earth Science at the Umea University, you will develop your skills for individual integration and application of knowledge. You also develop the ability to handle complex phenomena, problems and situations, as a preparation for research practice or other jobs that have high demands of self-dependence.

Key Facts

The mandatory elements of the Master's programme in Earth Science consists of four courses during Year 1, and a final Degree thesis project of 30 ECTS or 60 ECTS. As first courses you take Aquatic Ecosystem and Aquatic Biogeochemistry. These courses are then followed by Analysis of Field Data and Analysis of Environmental Change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aquatic Ecosystems

Aquatic Biogeochemistry

Analysis of field data
Environmental Science

Analysis of Environmental Changes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Umeå, Sweden

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 13 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Sweden

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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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent first-cycle qualification comprising of at least 180 ECTS or a corresponding qualification from an internationally recognised university.

Specific entry requirements are: 90 ECTS in Earth science alternatively 60 ECTS in Biology, Chemistry or Environmental science and 30 ECTS in Earth science. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

152300 SEK / year

≈ 152300 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Umeå

Sweden

7125 - 11770 SEK / month

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Funding

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