M.Sc. Marine Geosciences

Kiel University (CAU) Kiel

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Apr
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About the programme

Kiel University (CAU) is a prestigious research university located in the city of Kiel, Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses and programs, including the highly regarded Marine Geosciences course. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the geological processes and structures of the marine environment. Students in the Marine Geosciences course have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and opportunities to participate in fieldwork and expeditions. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in marine geology, oceanography, and environmental science.

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Marine Geosciences at Kiel University (CAU)

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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1. TOEFL (paper-based score 567, computer-based score 87 minimum), 2. IELTS (6,5 minimum), University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Bachelor Degree with GPA 2.5 or better with a minimum of 50 ECTS-points collected on geoscientific subjects. Additional requirements will be obligatory if only 40 ECTS-points are provided by geoscientific subjects (set of courses with maximum 30 ECTS-points)

https://www.ifg.uni-kiel.de/de/studium-1/m-sc-marine-geos... (opens in a new tab)

. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 50 ECTS points for geoscientific lectures is required to start studies without additional requirements will be obligatory if only 40 ECTS-points are provided by geoscientific subjects (set of courses with maximum 30 ECTS points) - for more details see "Fachprüfungsordnung" under Study Information).

Certificate and Transcripts of Records (Please provide an overview/table with ECTS points or hours of courses you have had in a) Geosciences b) Geophysics c) Mineralogy)

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Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in geosciences or a related subject.

Minimum standard period of study: 3 years.

Required ECTS credits: 180.

Applicants with a university degree in a related subject can receive admission without satisfying further conditions if they have obtained at least 50 ECTS points collected on geoscientific subjects. Additional requirements will be obligatory if only 40 ECTS points are provided by geoscientific subjects (a set of courses with a maximum of 30 ECTS points).

GPA (German System) 2.50

GPA Comment

A final grade of 2.5 or higher.

Proof of adequate English proficiency at level B2 can be demonstrated through either the completion of an English-language bachelor's degree program or a comparable test. Certificates issued by universities, including those conducted by German institutions, are accepted.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Marine Geosciences

Programme-specific documents

Please be ready to provide the following information/documents:

1) Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)

2) Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)

3) Certificate and Transcript of Records (please also provide an overview table that shows ECTS-points or hours of course you choose in a) Geosciences, b) Geophysics, c) Mineralogy)

4) Proof of Bachelor of Sciences in a relevant field - with a grade of 2.5 or better

5) Proof of proficiency in English (unless you are native English speaker)

6) Certified copies of the following: a) certification of the university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, high school degree), b) certificate of academic diplomas, c) official academic transcripts from all universities attended.

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How to apply

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Application procedure

Selection process

After successfull application please visit the following website at the CAU Kiel for information on the enrollment process: Application and Registration at CAU Kiel

Please contact the following adress if you need information that is not provided on the website above:

University Kiel

Student Service of the CAU

Christian-Albrechts-Platz 4

(main tower CAU)

Schalter - counter window

24118 Kiel

Phone: +49 (0)431/880-4840

email: [email protected]

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Application quick facts

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online

APS

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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Dr Miriam Tanhua, Ludewig-Meyn-Straße 10, 24118 Kiel

Institut für Geowissenschaften

Olshausenstr. 40

D-24118 Kiel

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

277 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,458 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

There are no tuition fees. This also applies to international students studying at Kiel University.

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