Faculty of Geoscience and Geography

Application portal for the M.Sc. degree program Earth and Environmental Sciences

When can I start the program?

    You can join our M.Sc. degree program in Earth and Environmental Sciences either in the winter semester or in the summer semester.

Application periods for applicants from within the European Union (EU)

    For the winter semester: April 15 to June 1
    For the summer semester: October 15 to December 1

Application periods for applicants from outside the European Union (Non-EU)

    For the winter semester: October 15 to December 1 in the preceding year
    For the summer semester: April 15 to June 1 in the preceding year

How can I apply?

    Please start your online application here.
    Following the link above will guide you through the appropriate steps in applying to the program.

      What documents do I need to apply?

        A copy of your B.Sc. degree (or equivalent) – a certified copy must only be presented to admission board when you start in Göttingen.

        If you do not hold a B.Sc. degree in Earth Sciences, you must, in addition to your bachelor’s degree in another subject, have earned at least 50 credits in the Field of Earth Sciences. These include subjects such as geology, mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, history of the Earth, geological fieldwork (mapping), structural geology, etc.

        If you have not received your B.Sc. certificate yet, a transcript of records evidencing a Minimum of 150 ECTS credits, together with your grade point average, may entitle you – if selected by the by the admission board – to a preliminary enrollment. The latter will be revoked if you fail to submit the final B.Sc. certificate by November 15 in order to start your studies in the winter semester or by May 15 in order to start in the summer semester.

        A Transcript of records – a certified copy must only be presented to admission board when you start in Göttingen.

        If your documents are not available in either English or German, a Certified translation of your documents will be required.

        A Curriculum Vitae in tabular form with a detailed representation of your educational background.

        A Declaration whether or not you have successfully completed, abandoned or not yet completed a Master's study program that is closely related to the Earth and Environmental Sciences M.Sc. program.

        At least High proficiency in English (certified at B2 level, e.g. UNicert II, NULTE-Zertifikat Niveau B2, Cambridge English Scale (160 Points), IELTS Academic (min. Band 5.5), TOEFL ibt (min. 87 Points), Pearson Academic (min. 59 Points).

      Is there anything else I need to know?

        Important advice for applicants from China, India and Vietnam: The assessment process can be substantially shortened if the APS certificate from the German Embassy is enclosed with your application.

        Please follow this link for general information for international students about studying at the University of Göttingen.

        We regret that applications that are incomplete, fail to comply with the above stated regulations or have been submitted after the deadline cannot be processed.

      Who can I contact, if I have questions about the application process?

      How does the selection process work?

       After the application deadline has passed, your application will be assessed by the Faculty´s admission board. You will then be informed by email about the board´s decision.

      I have been accepted – what do I need to do next?

      If your application has been accepted, you must enroll online by September 30 for the winter semester and by March 31 for the summer semester to secure your place.

      If you are a non-EU applicant, we suggest enrolling shortly after your acceptance to the program to speed up the visa application process.

      Please find more information about how to enroll in the degree program if you are a German citizen here or if you are EU or non-EU citizen here.