Counseling and Application MSc Geowissenschaften / Geosciences
I am interested in MSc Geowissenschaften / Geosciences, but am I qualified?
The program is designed for advanced students, that want to deepen and broaden their geoscientific knowledge.
Admission requirements are:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Geosciences or a related field with an overall grade (CGPA) equivalent to or better than 3,0 in the German grading system
- basic skills in General Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Sedimentology
- sound science background from the prior Bachelor's program in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
- English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 (e.g. TOEFL 79 iBT, IELTS 6.5, a degree with English as the medium of instruction)
Note: - German language proficiency is not required.
- You do not need to have completed your Bachelor's degree at the time of your application, you can also apply if
you will graduate before starting the program.
FAQ's
You still have some questions about the program? Then check if they are answered here.
How do I get a place in the program?
see information about the application procedure below
Do I need any German language qualification?
No, the program is taught in English.
Are there any course fees?
Administration fee: 167 €/semester
Tuition fees for non-EU citizens: 1500 €/semester
Contribution to excursion costs: approx. 300 € for the program, depending on type of field activities
Are there any scholarships available?
Unfortunately, the University of Tübingen and the MSc Geosciences Program cannot offer any financial support to students. For financial assistance check the scholarship opportunities in your native country or see the scholarship database of the DAAD for information on German scholarship organizations:
https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/In order to be considered for a scholarship some organizations require a letter from the University. We can send you this only after you have completed the online application procedure.
What is about accommodation?
As it is difficult to find accommodation on the private market we recommend to apply for student housing.
Information on dorms run by the "Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim", the largest provider of student accommodation, can be found at:
https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-tuebingen/
Information on dorms run by other organizations at:
https://www.my-stuwe.de/en/housing/halls-of-residence-other-organisations/
Further information for international students can be found here:
Getting started and orientation for international students
Frequently asked questions of international applicants (FAQ)
Application Procedure
The MSc program Geowissenschaften / Geosciences can be started each winter and summer term.
To apply for the program please follow the online application procedure on the University's website.
Application deadline for the program is:
- summer term: 15th January for International (non-EU) citizens and 15th March for German and EU citizens
- winter term: 15th July for International (non-EU) citizens and 15th September for German and EU citizens
Information regarding late arrival
You should arrive until the start of the semester which is in mid-October (winter semester) / mid-April (summer semester). If you would be arriving after November 1st (winter semester) / May 1st (summer semester), please be aware of the following:
- You will have already missed important classes which, especially with respect to laboratory work, cannot be repeated!
Since courses are offered once a year, this means you have to wait a year in order to successfully take and pass these specific courses.
Students who received late admission to the MSc Geowissenschaften / Geosciences program should also be aware of the following:
- You need to find accommodation!
This is extremely (!!!) difficult and expensive on the private market, and places in student dorms are very limited. For information on student housing see the links in the FAQ's section.
Please do not ignore these problems!
If you cannot arrive on time, it is best to reapply for the following semester. This would also give you enough time to apply for a visa as well as for student housing.
Student Counseling
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Michael Marks
07071 - 29-73077
michael.marks@uni-tuebingen.de
Schnarrenbergstr. 94-96, Raum 5R33, 72076 Tübingen