Paleontology: English-taught programs

Paleontology: List of all English-taught study programs in Germany (2026/2027)

Paleontology is the scientific study of ancient life through the analysis of fossils, from microscopic organisms to dinosaurs and prehistoric plants, to understand Earth’s biological and geological history. This interdisciplinary field combines geology, biology, and ecology to reconstruct past environments, trace evolutionary processes, and interpret mass extinctions. Students gain skills in fossil excavation, preparation, and identification, as well as in dating techniques and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, often working in both laboratory and field settings.

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Paleontology is the scientific study of ancient life through the analysis of fossils, from microscopic organisms to dinosaurs and prehistoric plants, to understand Earth’s biological and geological history. This interdisciplinary field combines geology, biology, and ecology to reconstruct past environments, trace evolutionary processes, and interpret mass extinctions. Students gain skills in fossil excavation, preparation, and identification, as well as in dating techniques and paleoenvironmental reconstruction, often working in both laboratory and field settings. Graduates can pursue careers in research, museums, heritage management, environmental consulting, or academia, contributing to our knowledge of life’s history and its relevance to present-day biodiversity and climate change.

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Paleontology English Programs: Overview

Intake

67%
Winter Semester
33%
Both Semesters

Language of Instruction

100%
English only

Numerus Clausus

40%
without admission restriction
20%
with admission restriction
40%
no information provided

Tuition fees

GermanyEU Germans & EU Students
World Non-EU Students
67%
tuition-free
33%
with tuition

Paleontology: English Language Requirements

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