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BSc Earth Sciences at University of Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Germany

Programme overview

Do you want to investigate the processes, materials and risks on the Earth’s surface and in its interior? Are you interested in how the formation of mountains and the climate shape our planet? Do you want to know how raw materials such as minerals and fuels are created and how we can use them sustainably?

Faculty: Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources  |  Duration: 6 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester  |  Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The earth sciences focus on the planet Earth and the processes that shape it. In particular, the field investigates the structure and dynamics of the planet, the genesis and decay of the material the Earth is composed of, and the history of the Earth’s development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission). Language requirements: German C1. Application period: 1 June – 8 October.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

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