Experimental Geosciences (MSc)

University of Bayreuth · Bayreuth, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Campus
Bayreuth
Apply by
Register by 15 December 2026 + 1 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

University of Bayreuth 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
A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent in a natural science or a related engineering field is required, with at least a grade of good (2.5 in the German grading system). For an application, the following material must be submitted: Official BSc (or equivalent) degree certificate Official transcript of BSc studies with a list of courses taken and grades obtained If the BSc will be obtained only between the application date and the start of the MSc studies, an official certificate of the classes attended and the grades obtained must be provided. The BSc certificate must be presented when registering for the programme. Demonstration that during the applicant's study course work in physics/geophysics and in chemistry/geochemistry has been performed, each with a minimum of 8 credit points CV in tabulated form Evidence of strong command of English (details see below) Evidence of basic command of German (completion can be postponed by one year) Statement explaining your interest in studying "Experimental Geosciences", not to exceed two pages (12pt font, in English) Contact information for a former supervisor: Your former supervisor should be available to send a letter of reference on y
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 5.5
German language requirement
A1 required, proof via placement test/interview
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 September - 15 December The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 March - 15 June
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About this programme

The MSc programme in Experimental Geosciences pursues training and research in one of the central areas in Earth Sciences: the characterisation of physical and chemical properties of Earth materials to advance the understanding of processes in and properties of the solid Earth. Through the approach based on earth materials, the programme in Experimental Geosciences encompasses a number of traditional scientific fields: mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, geochronology and cosmochemistry as well as geophysics. Only by integrating these diverse subfields in one study programme and research effort can one advance the understanding of the solid Earth. The MSc programme in Experimental Geosciences is centred on the expertise of the Bayerisches Geoinstitut (Bavarian Geoinstitute, BGI). The BGI is a central research facility at the University of Bayreuth and one of the leading institutes in research and training in experimental geochemistry and geophysics worldwide. The institute is also involved in cosmochemistry, planetary and materials science research. In the MSc programme, students are integrated into small research groups at BGI right from the beginning. They work on independent projects under the close and personal supervision of experienced scientists. The laboratory-based work is supplemented by lectures as well as literature and research seminars.

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