Overview

Key features

A broad range of subjects is integrated into the Earth Sciences master's degree course at University of Greifswald. The course is divided into three focal points:

Geology
Georesources & Environment
Quaternary Science

Students who choose classic Geology as their focal point, will look mainly at geodynamics, palaeo-oceanography, palaeontology and sedimentology. The lectures are in German and English.

Students who choose the focal point Georesources and Environment, which is taught solely in English, will look at hydrogeology, economic geology, aquatic geochemistry, clay mineralogy and mathematical geology.

Finally, students who choose Quaternary Science as their point of focus, look at Quaternary geology, Quaternary palaeontology, micromorphology and landscape ecology. The lectures are held mainly in German.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Data Analysis in Earth Sciences
Mineral Deposits and Applications
Clay Minerals and the Environment
Georesources and Sustainability
Aquatic Environmental Geochemistry
Environmental Hydrogeology
Geomaterials, Geoenergy and Georisks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greifswald, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

First professional university degree in a natural science degree course, which was completed with an overall mark of at least “good” (2.5) or average percentage rating of 75%, or a comparable mark.
At least 20 % of the ECTS credit points from the first professional university degree should come from an area related to geology (not necessary for focus point “Quaternary Sciences”)
TOEFL or IELTS test in English (Level B2) or alternatively proof of at least seven years of English lessons at school

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

A semester fee is due in Greifswald on enrolment (€ 135.00).

Living costs

Greifswald

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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English requirements

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