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Master of Earth Sciences - Georesources and the Environment

University of Greifswald Greifswald

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  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The University of Greifswald, located in Germany, is one of the oldest universities in Europe, having been founded in 1456. It has a rich tradition of academic excellence and offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines. Among its esteemed programs is the Master of Earth Sciences, with a specialization in Georesources and the Environment. This program is designed for students who wish to delve deep into the study of natural resources, their management, and the environmental impacts of their extraction and use. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for careers in research, environmental consulting, resource management, and beyond.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
General Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Master of Earth Sciences - Georesources and the Environment at University of Greifswald

English language

IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0
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6.5

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
210

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

MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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First professional university degree in a natural science degree course, which was completed with an overall mark of at least “good” (2.5) or average percentage rating of 75%, or a comparable mark

At least 20 % of the ECTS credit points from the first professional university degree should come from an area related to geology (not necessary for focus point “Quaternary Sciences”)

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
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no information

Yes

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

  • a first university degree qualifying for a profession in a natural science degree program,
  • at least 90 credit points of the first professional qualification in the field of geosciences and
  • Proven knowledge of English at level B2 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (_equivalents:_ FCE, TOEFL (CBT) 227, TOEFL (IBT) 87, TOEFL (PBT) 567, TOEIC 785, IELTS 5) or alternatively proof of at least 7 years of ascending English lessons at a general education school (only for foreign students) (see here (opens in a new tab) for further information on the language requirements)

In general:

  • Interest in natural sciences,
  • Interest in interdisciplinary training,
  • Willingness to participate in field work (regionally and worldwide)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Master of Earth Sciences - Georesources and the Environment

Programme-specific documents

Online application for the Uni-Assist applicant portal

Curriculum Vitae

a copy of your passport

Secondary school leaving certificate

Where appropriate Proof of studies (with overview of subjects and grades) and university degrees obtained (final diploma, with overview of subjects and grades)

Proof of German language skills (not required for English-only degree programmes)

Proof of English and/or other language skills (if required for the subject, see subject information in the applicant portal)

Certificate TestAS (only for medicine and dentistry, 1st semester)

Letter of motivation (only for M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation)

Proof of the aptitude test (for art and music and church music)

Applicants from China, India, Vietnam: an APS certificate (confirmation of verification from the respective German embassy)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Master of Earth Sciences - Georesources and the Environment at University of Greifswald

Application procedure

Uni assist Link : https://ww2.uni-assist.de/online/Frontend/Login/index (opens in a new tab)

Postal address:

University of Greifswald

c / o UNI-ASSIST eV

11507 Berlin

Selection process

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Domstraße 8

17489 Greifswald

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

no tuition fees, semester fee at enrollment currently 124 euros, subsequently currently 99 euros per semester

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