Geosciences (Master of Science)

Leibniz Universität Hannover · Hanover, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Hannover
Apply by
Register by 30 November 2026 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Leibniz Universität Hannover does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Geosciences. In addition, applicants with other degrees may also be admitted, assuming that the previous studies provide most of the required background for the Master's programme. In particular, students must have sufficient knowledge of Fundamentals in Natural Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) and Geosciences. Prior to the final admission, the admission committee can invite applicants to a 15 to 20 minute online interview carried out by the lecturers of the degree programme. The interview helps determine if the applicant is capable of successfully completing the desired study programme.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II telc English: telc English B2-C1 University TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: 15 October - 30 November The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 15 April - 31 May The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: 1 June - 15 July
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About this programme

The geosciences play a central role in key issues of global importance for the Earth system. Climate change has dramatic consequences for physical, geochemical, ecological processes on Earth's surface with strong economic and social implications. This includes the development and management of the land surface, the exploration and exploitation of natural resources under dramatically increasing population pressure (water, soil, energy resources, metallic and non-metallic raw materials), the assessment of geohazards, and the development of new materials and processes, particularly in the areas of energy efficiency and environmental protection. In recent decades, geosciences have developed into a natural science with modern physical-chemical measurement methods and strong theoretical and mathematical-physical model thinking. This includes the analysis and modelling of processes that take place on the surface and in deeper areas of Earth on different time and space scales. The aim of the Master's “Geowissenschaften” at Leibniz University Hannover is to provide strong scientific backgrounds with state-of-the-art methods to face the forthcoming problems of economic and social importance related to climate change.

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