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 recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
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
German
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
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Geobiology and Paleobiolοgу at LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 March for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Geobiology and Paleobiolοgу
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin > 6 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Marchin > 6 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application Documents
Required documents:
CV in English including contact details (address, telephone, email).
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.
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.
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.
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