Applied Geoscience TU Bergakademie Freiberg

The international Master's degree programme in Applied Geoscience (MGEX) provides students with a solid foundation in various disciplines of geology, environmental science and geophysics. We are looking for talented and motivated students who are committed to their graduate studies. Our goal is to train students for careers in industry, academia and government by employing innovative teaching and mentoring and providing opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research. Students have access to a variety of practical methods from field, laboratory and numerical approaches. Teaching takes the form of seminar work, independent research and integrated courses. Students can choose from the following specialisations:

• Computational and Mathematical Geoscience
• Environmental Geoscience
• Groundwater Resources
• Tectonics and Geo-Thermochronology

Applied Geoscience (MGEX) is attractive for students with a strong interest in research. The degree programme is geared towards a specific specialisation. The first semester includes an introduction to the chosen specialisation with a course on scientific communication. Experimental laboratory and field studies are essential components of the second semester, while the third semester offers advanced courses. Students complete a comprehensive research project and write a thesis summarising this study. Students defend their Master's thesis at the end of their studies.

Available on request

Acceptance into the Geoscience graduate programme depends upon meeting academic standards, having faculty support and securing funding. Competition is stiff; even highly qualified students are not necessarily guaranteed acceptance.

To be admitted, you must hold a three-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Your application must include official college transcripts. A minimum score of 305 from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required. You have to submit a one-page personal statement outlining your background, research interests (including possible faculty research advisers), goals, and reasons for applying to our graduate programme.

107 EUR

• 650 EUR to 950 EUR per month, depending on individual lifestyle
• Rent in a student hall of residence per month: an average of 290 EUR

Part-time employment on campus (e.g. student assistant, canteen) as well as in town (e.g. in supermarkets, cafés, restaurants)

1. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a national scholarship programme that supports above-average students with excellent grades. Social commitment, a willingness to take responsibility and special social, family or personal circumstances will also be taken into account (300 EUR per month for one year).
2. Study completion grant (300 EUR per month for three months)

• Counselling: development of personal and skills profiles, individual application portfolio checks, preparation for job interviews
• Training in technical and leadership skills: soft skills training, development of interdisciplinary knowledge, coaching for job applications / career entry
• ORTE career fair, networking with companies
• Online job postings

Further information: https://tu-freiberg.de/en/career-center

Different kinds of accommodation are available on campus and in the city of Freiberg. The average monthly rent for a room in the student halls of residence, including utilities, is 290 EUR. The most common form of accommodation is the shared flat. Each student has their own room, with the bathroom and kitchen shared.

A separate online application is required to apply for accommodation in the student halls of residence. The recommended time to submit this is three months before the start of the semester.