Short profile of the course of study

Applied Geosciences

Master of Science

• Geoengineering (GIN)
• Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC)
• Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR)

4 semesters

120

• Winter term (October 1 - March 31), or
• Summer term (April 1 - September 30)

• For start in winter term:
  • Applicants from EU/EEA-countries*: July 15
  • Applicants from non-EU/EEA-countries*: March 1
• For start in summer term:
  • Applicants from EU/EEA-countries*: January 15
  • Applicants from non-EU/EEA-countries*: September 1

* EEA countries include Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.

Further Information concerning the application process

40 students

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering with at least 180 ECTS, of which at least:

1. 85 ECTS in geoscientific modules
2. 5 ECTS in geoscientific field work
3. 30 ECTS in mathematical, chemical and physical modules

• Interest in nature-related and geoscientific tasks
• Good IT and language skills (“Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography” and “Energy and Mineral Resources” are taught in English)
• Good verbal and written mode of expression

• Geoengineering (GIN): German (C1) and English (B2)
• Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC): English (B2)
• Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR): English (B2)

Further information regarding required language skills

Possible up to a maximum of 30 ECTS. The stipulations have to be fulfilled before registration of the Master's Thesis.

In addition to the regular semester fees you should calculate around 500 Euros per year for field courses.

The realisation of semesters abroad and practical semesters are strongly recommended. There are so called “Mobility modules” available for the appreciation of achievements abroad.

Examination regulations SPO 19 (starting October 1, 2019)

Curriculum (starting October 1, 2023)

Module catalogue

Examination regulations