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LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Geobiology and Palaeobiolοgу

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Paleontology
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 Mar/31 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
local admission restriction 
Application:
directly at the University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in geology, biology, physical geography or a related subject completed before the start of the master's program and (in case of international students) recognized by the LMU as equivalent to a German bachelor's degree.

Fundamental knowledge in geobiology, paleobiology or related fields such as geology and biologу.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: With grade A or B.
IELTS
min 7
Specification: No part less than 5.0 points.
TOEFL iBT
min 95
languageGerman
CEFR German
min A1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by a university degree in geology, biology or physical geography or related subject from a study program held in the English language.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none

Application Documents


Required documents:

  1. CV in English including contact details (address, telephone, email).
  2. Certified copy of your B.Sc. degree (either in geology, biology, physical geography or a related subject). If the B.Sc. is not finished at the time of application, provide a transcript of records of at least 150 ETCS (in English or German). The transcript of records (in English or German) must include an explanation of your university's grading system (highest/lowest possible mark). The copy of the B.Sc. degree has to be delivered as soon as possible.
  3. Essay of 750 - 1.000 words in English in which your motivation, your scientific background and your competencies for participating in the master's program is explained in detail. Consider this letter as the most important documents of the application procedure. This motivation letter has to be written by the applicant himself, unaided, with all necessary references being cited correctly. Plagiarism will result in the rejection of the application.
  4. Proof of English and German language proficiency (see language requirements).

The originals of the same documents have to be presented at the time of actual enrolment.

Location


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LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website