MSc Geological Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin

Programme overview

Geological Sciences is a master programme at Freie Universität Berlin, offered by the Department of Earth Sciences and leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.). It has a standard duration of 4 semesters, English, German as the language of instruction, a start in the winter and summer semester. The Geological Sciences examine the physical and chemical processes within Earth and on its surface, including the study of natural resources and risks to habitable areas. Geological Sciences are therefore an applied arm of the natural sciences, but they are distinguished from the latter by their links to Earth history and the life sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need to fullfill the following admission requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Earth Science that corresponds in quality and content to the BSc in Geological Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent university degree. Information on application and admission criteria can be found on the central website of the Freie Universität Berlin . Proof of German language skills must be provided for applicants who have completed their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution. This can be done by passing the German language test for university entrance (DSH) or by providing evidence of an equivalent level of knowledge according to the regulations for the German language test for university entrance of foreign applicants at the Freie Universität Berlin.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html

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