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Study Earth Sciences & Geosciences in Germany: 35 Universities with 68 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 12-05-2023 | Reading Time: 6 minutes

If you are interested in studying and conducting research in Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Germany might be just the right place for you. There is a great number of English-language Master programs available, whether you want to focus on Geomaterial, Geoengineering or Resource Management, you are certain to find a program according to your interests. Also, you should check out the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences to learn about research conducted in the field in Germany.

One reason why international students are excited about studying Earth Sciences & Geosciences in Germany is that German universities typically offer them practically oriented and hands-on experiences. Master students have access to well-equipped and internationally recognized laboratories, learn to conduct their own field and collection-based projects, and often get to join leading research projects conducted in their field. Browse your options in the StudyFinder and find the program that suits your interests best.

Overview

masters
68

Study Programs in English

universities
35

Universities

ranking
25

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (57 programs for EU citizens, 50 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 10,280 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between January 31 and October 15

Summer Semester

between March 01 and September 30

View all 68 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Earth Sciences & Geosciences

#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

public University

No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,673 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128
#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn

public University

No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226
#89Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168

Tuition Fees

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50
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3 English Degree Programs for Earth Sciences & Geosciences in Germany

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Master the Future of Materials ChemistryHands-on Experience in Advanced LabsThrive in a Diverse Academic Environment

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Requirements

Since the specializations of the Master degrees in Earth Sciences & Geosciences differ, it is important to check with each program which degree requirements you have to fulfill to be admitted. Programs may ask you to have taken courses in related disciplines, such as Material Chemistry, branches of Engineering or analytical methods. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents (first degree certificate and a transcript of records). These typically include your CV and a letter of motivation and sometimes letters of reference. Additionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate.

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Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
25% local admission restriction (local NC)
42.6% no admission restriction
32.4% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

73.5% directly at University
8.8% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
17.6% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Earth Sciences & Geosciences in Germany

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A unique combination - Study technology management at NIT and engineering or sciences at TUHHFlexible study times adapted to the study programs of your choiceChoose among fascinating German-taught M.Sc. programs from TUHH Hamburg and study in English and German
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Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (4 programs )

Minimum:

61 (2 programs )

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

7 (6 programs )

Maximum:

95 (7 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (11 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (4 programs )

Maximum:

7 (6 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

61 (2 programs )

Maximum:

95 (7 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (11 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Earth Sciences & Geosciences in Germany

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Program Features

3-8 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Master of Engineering

Master of Science

Bachelor of Science

Beginning

Winter intake

64.7%

Summer intake

0%

Winter & Summer intake

35.3%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Earth Sciences & Geosciences

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Clausthal University of Technology

public University · No. of Students: 3,400

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

public University · No. of Students: 38,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

HafenCity University Hamburg

public University · No. of Students: 2,400

Program Fees: € 0

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

HKA - Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 7,100

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart - University of Applied Sciences

public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 4,100

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

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