MSc Geowissenschaften at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Programme overview

The aim of the Master's degree programme is to build on a geoscientific Bachelor's degree to train flexible geoscientists at a demanding, modern level. They should be equipped with solid basic knowledge of geosciences and other natural sciences as well as practical professional skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Geosciences, Geoengineering and Mining (Faculty 3) | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; part-time possible; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester | Location: Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

The focus is on understanding the interrelationships and process dynamics of the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere and their evolution in the Earth's history. The aim of the programme is to provide students with the skills to reconstruct fossil habitats and depositional environments, material cycles and climatic conditions and to be able to place these reliably in a chronological framework.

Career pathways

Career fields: Research and teaching: e.g. scientific career (doctorate).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geology/Mineralogy from TU Freiberg or a professionally qualifying degree in the same degree program at another university or a professionally qualifying degree that is at least equivalent in terms of subject matter with a standard period of study of at least 6 semesters. . 6 semesters. Qualification interview. Letter of motivation. Language requirements: with at least B1 level German. Admission to the degree program: with C1 level German (e.g. DSH-2). Language courses and DSH exam at TUBAF.

Intake: Winter semester and Summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://campus.tu-freiberg.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces

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