Palaeontology

The University of Bonn · Bonn, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bonn
Apply by
Register by 15 May 2027 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

The University of Bonn 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
1. Academic Qualification: Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of palaeontology equivalent to at least 10 ECTS credits, acquired through: A Bachelor's degree in Geosciences A Bachelor's degree in Biology, or An equivalent qualification 2. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA): A final average grade of 2.7 or better in the Bachelor's degree (in the German grading system) 3. Language Proficiency: English: Proof of proficiency at level B2 (CEFR) or higher is required. German: Proficiency is not required.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 15 February - 15 May The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 December - 15 January
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About this programme

The Institute of Organismic Biology at the University of Bonn is the only institution in Germany offering a Master of Science programme in Palaeontology. This programme is designed around interdisciplinary, research-oriented courses in both the geosciences and biosciences, with a focus on understanding the patterns and processes that have shaped the evolution of life and its environments throughout Earth’s history. The Institute is dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and is committed to preparing future leaders across the natural sciences. A distinctive strength of the Master's programme lies in its diverse faculty, whose expertise spans vertebrate palaeontology, invertebrate palaeontology, micropalaeontology, and palaeobotany. Students can also elect modules in geoscience, organismic evolution and palaeobiology. This breadth of specialisation allows the programme to offer a wide range of courses that equip students with knowledge and skills highly valued in both academia and beyond. The Master's programme is primarily intended for applicants with a strong interest in palaeontology, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. Proficiency in English is essential for attending lectures, participating in exercises, fieldwork, and student projects, as well as for completing examinations.

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