Geosciences full time
- Degree
- Master of Science
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Geosciences
- Mineralogy
Focus
Petrogenesis, Special Isotope Geology, Paleoclimate, Analytical Palaeontology, Crystallography, Geodynamical and Petrological Methods, Volcanoes and Atmosphere, Orogenic Systems, Mineralogical Material Science and Gemmology, Technical Mineralogy
Target group
Through the equally application and research oriented Master's degree course, the aim is to teach students in-depth scientific knowledge in the specialist fields of geoscience. Graduates obtain core competences for professional practice and for scientific fields of work. They are able to work independently and responsible in their profession. The degree course is adapted to pressing socio-political relevant topics such as climate change, scarcity of resources and georisks, but it also takes into account topics from current scientific research discussions.
Annotation
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Admission requirements
Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad in another subject, if at least 10 days of geological mapping have been completed. If this requirement is not met, the applicant must take part in and successfully complete the 10-day BSc exercise "Geological Mapping" within the first semester of the MSc study programme.
It is required that the students have sufficient active and passive English language skills to enable them to read English-language specialist literature and to take courses in English (proof not required).
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027 - Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. For Master´s degree programmes with an aptitude test, the application deadline already ends on 15.11. Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
09.11.2026 - 01.03.2027
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (www.uni-mainz.de/incoming). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English