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University of Mining and Technology Freiberg
Freiberg
Geoscience
Subjects: Geoscience
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The international Master's degree program "Geoscience" (MGEX) equips students with a robust understanding of geology, environmental science, and geophysics. We seek dedicated and driven individuals ready to excel in their graduate studies. Our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in industry, academia, and government through innovative teaching, personalized mentoring, and opportunities for groundbreaking research. Students in the MGEX program gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, laboratory experiments, and numerical analysis. Our teaching methods include seminar discussions, independent research projects, and integrated courses. Specializations available to students include: - Geology - Environmental Science - Geophysics We offer a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring each student can thrive and achieve their career goals. Join us to explore the dynamic world of geoscience and make a meaningful impact in your chosen field.
Program Information
| Study Location | Freiberg |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 94 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | 90 |
English language skills demonstrated by a recognized language test such as the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 90 points (internet-based test) or the International English Language Test System (IELTS) with a score of at least 6.5 must be proven. A university entrance qualification acquired at an English-speaking school, a degree course taught entirely in English or English as a native language can be counted as equivalent. Anyone who has acquired an educational qualification in Great Britain, Ireland, the USA, Canada, New Zealand or Australia is exempt from taking an English language test. Proof of a GRE General Test with at least 305 points
Qualification Requirements
At least six semesters of a first professional university degree in the field of geosciences with at least 80 percent of the maximum achievable performance.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application | directly at the University |
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