About this programme
Master in Geology is a Master's Degree programme at Aarhus University in Aarhus, taught in English. It runs for 2 years. The register gives Aarhus as the campus town. It lists the degree as Master (2 years). Aarhus University is a research university in Central Denmark.
How it compares
Master in Geology is one of 4 English-taught Geology programmes at Master's Degree level in the register, offered by 3 institutions. 4 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland, from EUR 5,100 to EUR 16,300; this programme lists EUR 16,300 a year. 4 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.
What you will study
The MSc in Geology at Aarhus University is a two-year research-centred programme. You can shape the degree around your own interests, in the lab and in the field.
What you study
The programme covers most classic geological disciplines in modern form. Teaching is integrated with research at the Department of Geoscience, which works in quaternary geology, hydrogeology, basin and lithosphere geology (oil geology and geothermics), micropalaeontology and climate research, structural geology, petrology, and geochemistry. The department also collaborates closely with the Department of Archaeology.
You choose one of four specialisations in the first year. Modules are 5 or 10 ECTS, and a full year is 60 ECTS. The second year is dedicated to your Master's thesis. You work closely with technical staff and with Danish and international researchers. Teamwork is part of the setup, and there are opportunities to partner with private companies for research.
Admission, language and next steps
To apply, you need a relevant university degree at bachelor's level (180 ECTS) and must meet the programme's specific requirements, including English language requirements. The programme admits a limited number of students, so meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. Places are allocated on an overall assessment of your academic background, your overall grade level, your grades on relevant courses, and the relevant courses (in credit units) in your bachelor's degree. Relevant courses include core courses in geology, geophysics, physics, chemistry, mathematics, probability theory, statistics, and programming.
Applications for master's programmes go directly to Aarhus University. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Aarhus University offers a limited number of Danish state scholarships for highly qualified non-EU students. The programme is taught in English.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Water industry
- Oil industry
- Engineering and construction
- Government consultancy
- Research
Before you apply
Master’s applications go straight to Aarhus University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.
Facts on this page come from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them. "Not recorded" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and deadlines with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Geology taught in English?
Yes. The Study in Denmark register lists it as an English-taught programme at Aarhus University. Only English-taught degree programmes are in the register.
How long does it take?
The register records 2 years of study. Confirm the study load in ECTS credits with Aarhus University.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Aarhus as the campus town for this programme at Aarhus University.
How do I apply?
Master’s applications go straight to the institution, not through optagelse.dk. Aarhus University sets its own deadline.
What does it cost?
Students from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland pay EUR 16,300 a year, as Aarhus University lists it. For students from the EU, the EEA and Switzerland the record shows no tuition fee. Fees are in euros as the institution lists them.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Study in Denmark register, the official portal of the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science at studyindenmark.dk. The programme page at Aarhus University is linked from this page so you can compare.
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