International Master's in Geophysics

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT · Karlsruhe, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Karlsruhe
Apply by: Register by 31 March 2027 + 3 more
Starts: Winter and summer semester
Tuition: €3,000

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements: Qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur, high school diploma, national test for university entrance, etc.) Bachelor's degree in one of the following subjects : geophysics, physics, mathematics, geosciences, mineralogy, geology, engineering sciences, or related subjects The Bachelor's degree has to be completed with a minimum of 180 ECTS points or within a regular period of study of at least three years. If the Bachelor's degree has not yet been conferred by the closing date for applications but will be completed before the registration, you can apply with a preliminary transcript of records. Profound knowledge of geophysics, mathematics and physics (usually a minimum of 36 credits in mathematics and physics combined and a minimum of 20 credits in geophysics during the Bachelor's studies) Missing credits in geophysics can be individually caught up during the first year. For immediate success, students without background in geophysics can take part in an interactive e-learning bridging course covering the most important topics from seismology and seismics. English language proficiency (see below) For further details, take a look at the programme website .
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 6.5 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II PTE Academic: 59
German language requirement: No minimum language level required
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: until 31 March The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: until 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 30 September The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 15 July
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About this programme

The international Master's programme in Geophysics at KIT is research-oriented, has a strong focus on exploration and earthquake seismology as well as natural hazards and brings together theory and field experiments. Students studying in the international Master's programme in Geophysics benefit from the strong expertise in exploration and earthquake seismology, for which the Geophysical Institute of KIT has been known worldwide for more than 50 years. Compulsory courses cover a variety of aspects of earthquake seismology and seismics and can be combined with optional courses, field classes and summer schools or workshops to focus on individual interests. This provides our students with the opportunity to cover the full range of geophysics from data acquisition to modelling, inversion and interpretation. The programme is taught entirely in English.