Geosciences
Universität Potsdam · Potsdam, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
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About this programme
The Geosciences form an integral part of Earth system research; modern Geosciences are central in the context of societal efforts to adapt to global environmental changes and are therefore highly relevant for social, economic and political decision making. In the research-oriented MSc programme in Geosciences at Potsdam University, students acquire in-depth knowledge of modern Geosciences, both as a fundamental science and in their fields of application as well as gaining interdisciplinary skills. Three majors with several areas of specialisation can be selected. The Master's programme in Geosciences at the University of Potsdam is offered as a single-subject programme with a standard period of study (full-time study) of four semesters and 120 credit points. The Master's programme includes the following majors: geology, geophysics and mineralogy/petrology. In addition, a degree in geosciences is possible without a major. All information on course organisation and programme structure can be found here.
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E.G. PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 75 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 75
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Prerequisites
The prerequisite for a Master‘s degree is a Bachelor‘s degree or an equivalent degree in a geoscience subject from a university, an equivalent institution in the Federal Republic of Germany, or a foreign university with a standard period of study of at least three years. The Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) should have a share of at least 36 credit points in the subjects of geosciences (earth sciences, mineralogy, geology, geophysics or related subjects), as well as a total of at least 24 credit points from university-level courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics, with at least six credit points per subject. Final admission to the Master’s programme is by the Examination Board for Geosciences. All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here.
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Tuition is No tuition fee. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
The prerequisite for a Master‘s degree is a Bachelor‘s degree or an equivalent degree in a geoscience subject from a university, an equivalent institution in the Federal Republic of Germany, or a foreign university with a standard period of study of at least three years. The Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) should have a share of at least 36 credit points in the subjects of geosciences (earth sciences, mineralogy, geology, geophysics or related subjects), as well as a total of at least 24 credit points from university-level courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics, with at least six credit points per subject. Final admission to the Master’s programme is by the Examination Board for Geosciences. All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here. English: E.G. PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 75 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 75.
The programme runs about 24 months full-time.
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