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Geowissenschaften (Earth Sciences)

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – 1 field degree program

Do you want to investigate the processes, materials and risks on the Earth’s surface and in its interior? Are you interested in how the formation of mountains and the climate shape our planet? Do you want to know how raw materials such as minerals and fuels are created and how we can use them sustainably? Are you seeking a career in the field of environmental management, securing resources or georisks? The Earth Sciences Bachelor degree in Freiburg offers you the opportunity to gain a range of theoretical, methodical and practical skills.

Fast facts

Standard Period of Study

6 semesters required for the full degree programme

Scope of services

180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme

Language of instruction

German

Language requirements

German C1

First semester

Programme start: Winter Semester

Admission: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Application period: 1 June – 8 October

Application: Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online.
You can find more information about the application here.

Higher semesters

Programme start: Winter and Summer Semester

Admission: Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission)

Application period: Winter Semester: 1 June - 30 September
Summer Semester: 1 December - 31 March
The information sheet for students in higher semesters contains all the relevant information.

University admission requirements for the first semester and for higher semesters may change up to the start of the application period.

Academic content

Statutes

Module handbook

Contact

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