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Geosciences/Earth sciences University of Hannover

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Hannover

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Mineralogy

Focus

Soil / Water, Sedimentary Systems and Tectonics, Applied Geology and Geophysics, Mineralogy/Geochemistry

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Master's course must have a 'good' Bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in Geosciences or a closely related course at a German or international university.

For detailed requirements see the admission regulations for this degree course at:
http://www.uni-hannover.de/zugangsordnung

Lecture period

  • Summer semester 2026: Break from 10.06. to 14.06.25 (excursion week).
  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 30.01.2027Break from 23.12.24 to 04.01.25

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
    Please note the details at www.uni-hannover.de/studienbewerbung
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
    There are no separate deadlines for EU citizens.
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.04.2027 - 31.05.2027
    Please note that applying for this degree programme at Leibniz University Hannover is only possible with preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. .
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027
    The following apply

Summer semester (2026)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
    Please note the details at www.uni-hannover.de/studienbewerbung
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
    There are no separate deadlines for EU citizens.
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    15.10.2026 - 30.11.2026
    Please note that applying for this degree programme at Leibniz University Hannover is only possible with preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. .
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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