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M.Sc. Applied Geoscience

TU Bergakademie Freiberg Freiberg

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

TU Bergakademie Freiberg is a prestigious university located in the historic town of Freiberg, Germany. The university offers a course in Applied Geoscience, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's processes and resources. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical fieldwork, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in areas such as mineral exploration, environmental geology, and geotechnical engineering. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students at TU Bergakademie Freiberg have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field of geoscience. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in industries such as mining, energy, environmental consulting, and geological research.

Specialization

Computational and Mathematical Geoscience Environmental Geoscience Groundwater Resources Tectonics and Geo-Thermochronology

Fields of study

Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Applied Geoscience at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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English language skills, which are proven by a recognized language test such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 90 points (internet-based test) or the International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a result of at least 6.5 are to be proven. A higher education entrance qualification obtained at an English-speaking school, a degree course taught entirely in English, or English as your mother tongue can be counted as an equivalent. All persons who have acquired an educational qualification in Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia are exempt from taking an English language test.

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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Minimum six-semester university degree (e.g., Bachelor's degree)

Practical experience or internships of generally less than one year, preferably in the field of geosciences

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

Admission requirement

  • A university degree of at least six semesters (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in the field of geosciences or a comparable subject area - with at least 80% of the maximum achievable performance.
  • Letter of motivation (one A4 page)

Language skills/ GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)/ GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

  • English language skills: TOEFL 90 points (internet-based test), IELTS 6.5 or equivalent language test or
  • a university entrance qualification obtained at an English-speaking school or
  • a degree programme taught entirely in English
  • or English as a native language can be taken into account as an equivalent.
  • GMAT (570 points) or
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE): 305 points

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Applied Geoscience

Programme-specific documents

1. Application for admission to study for foreign applicants I Notes on the application form ; Attention: Please indicate on the application form in the field " 2nd major or 1st minor " the desired specialization (Environmental Geoscience or Tectonophysis of Orogeny )

2. Certificate of the present professional qualification in officially certified copy

3. If the degree has not yet been achieved: a certificate from the university at which the enrollment is still to be completed, about the prospective graduation with proof of the previous course achievements

4. Proof of English language skills (see entry requirements)

5. Proof of course-specific work experience or internships

Letter of motivation (one A4 page).

Applications typically require five things,

in addition to supplemental documents specific to an institution: (1) undergraduate transcripts, (2) GRE scores, (3) recommendation letters, (4) a completed application package, and (5) a statement of purpose (i.e., personal statement). There is often an application fee, transcript request fee, and GRE score request fee. Applicants will also be asked to select M.S. or Ph.D. program consideration (Toké and Arrowsmith, 2009). Applications are evaluated as a package; notable deficiencies should be reconciled in the personal statement. Refer to Maher (2017) for extended details. Target date: Deadlines are set by the department and may be as early as 1 December.

Due to a system change applications for winter semester 2025/26 will be possible from 10 January 2025.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Applied Geoscience at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Application procedure

Fill the application

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And send the documents to

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Admissions Office

Akademiestraße 6

09599 Freiberg

Germany / Germany

Selection process

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Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

The application documents must be sent by post to the admission office of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The adress is:

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Admissions Office

Akademiestraße 6

09599 Freiberg

Germany / Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

350 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,604 EUR

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