Overview

The degree programme shall provide the student with the knowledge of fundamental terms of geological, biological, geochemical and physical processes in the ocean. Both basic and applied research are the objectives of the programme. As a result of the extensive marine sciences spectrum at CAU, the Marine Geosciences from University of Kiel programme offers an insight into modern research topics.

Quick Facts:

The graduate will be able to create and critically assess scientific results and to plan, carry out and evaluate ship and laboratory projects on their own responsibility. Its specific characteristic closely relates to the marine oriented research units at the Institute of Geosciences at CAU Kiel, in intently collaboration with the highly research oriented Helmholtz Centre of Ocean Research GEOMAR.
It is precisely this collaboration that verifies interdisciplinary and sound professional education and serves to provide the students with qualifications to work successfully in companies, universities or in other public institutions both at home and abroad. Since the research of marine sciences is mainly international oriented, this programme is designed as an international study and all courses are offered in English.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Coastal Geology
Marine Biogeochemistry
Marine petrology, geodynamics and ore deposits
Submarine Mapping
Paleoceanography
Measuring techniques in shallow water
Petrological Field Exercises

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kiel, Germany

Disciplines

Marine Engineering View 6 other Masters in Marine Engineering in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum vitae in tabular form of your educational background

Copy of your passport – Please make a copy of the photo page of your passport (with your name and photo)

Payment receipt for the UNI-ASSIST application fee

School-leaving certificate entitling the holder to study at university in his/her home country, with a list of subjects and grades

University certificates (e.g. your Bachelor's or Master's degree) including the corresponding list of subjects with individual grades

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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.

There is no tuition fee for studying at CAU Kiel! However, a social fee must be paid each semester for student services, which currently amounts to ~ 267€

Living costs for Kiel

720 - 1050 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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