Geosciences

Universitat Potsdam · Potsdam, Germany

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

Universitat Potsdam does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €9,500 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
The prerequisite for a Master‘s degree is a Bachelor‘s degree or an equivalent degree in a geoscience subject from a university, an equivalent institution in the Federal Republic of Germany, or a foreign university with a standard period of study of at least three years. The Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) should have a share of at least 36 credit points in the subjects of geosciences (earth sciences, mineralogy, geology, geophysics or related subjects), as well as a total of at least 24 credit points from university-level courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics, with at least six credit points per subject. Final admission to the Master’s programme is by the Examination Board for Geosciences. All information about the academic admission requirements can be found here .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 59 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 75 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 75
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: until 15 February The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: until 15 August
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About this programme

The Geosciences form an integral part of Earth system research; modern Geosciences are central in the context of societal efforts to adapt to global environmental changes and are therefore highly relevant for social, economic and political decision making. In the research-oriented MSc programme in Geosciences at Potsdam University, students acquire in-depth knowledge of modern Geosciences, both as a fundamental science and in their fields of application as well as gaining interdisciplinary skills. Three majors with several areas of specialisation can be selected.

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