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Geographie (Hauptfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Geography at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Combination-bachelor major teaching subject-scientific competences from all areas of geography with a focus on human geography, physical geography or human-environment relations.

Faculty: Fachbereich 19 Geography  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; major subject (Hauptfach) of the combination bachelor; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Methods in the first three semesters and subject competences in all areas of geography, with geoinformatics, cartography, statistics and field and laboratory methods.

Career pathways

In combination with one or two minors the major is career-qualifying and prepares for further academic work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent. One or two minor subjects must be chosen; cannot be combined with Geography (minor). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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