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M.Sc. Geological Sciences

Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) Berlin

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  • Winter intake
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  • 15 Aug
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About the programme

Geological Sciences is an MSc at Freie Universität Berlin's Department of Earth Sciences. It takes 4 semesters, is taught in English and German, and you can start in the winter or summer semester. The programme looks at physical and chemical processes inside the Earth and on its surface, including natural resources and risks to places where people live. It is built around four main areas: Geodynamics and Geomaterials, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, and Paleontology. Most focus areas combine teaching with research on geohazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis and climate change, and on resources such as water, hydrocarbons, ores and building materials, and your chosen focus decides which subject areas you cover. It suits graduates in Earth Science.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Geological Sciences at Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Letters of Recommendation
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Prerequisites

pplicants need to fullfill the following admission requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Earth Science that corresponds in quality and content to the BSc in Geological Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent university degree.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Geological Sciences

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

Malteserstrasse 74-100

12249 Berlin

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Tuition

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Semester contribution

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Application fee

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Estimated year-1 total cost

22,944 – 34,344 EUR

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