Master in Applied Geosciences

Master in Applied Geosciences is one of 8 English-taught Geology programmes at master’s level in the register, offered by 5 institutions. 8 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland; this programme lists EUR 1,453 a year. 8 are at a public university, where EU, EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters.

The Master's in Applied Geosciences at Montanuniversität Leoben is a two-year degree, 120 ECTS over four semesters, ending in the Dipl.-Ing. title. The programme page lists the language of instruction as English. The programme is built around three focus areas, and you pick one.

What you study

All three tracks deal with the same big questions: secure energy supply, environmental change and the sustainable use of natural resources. The specialisations are:

• GeoEnergies: geothermal reservoirs, safe storage of carbon dioxide and hydrogen in geological formations, and naturally occurring energy resources with a low carbon footprint. Fieldwork and laboratory training are part of it, and courses in petroleum geology and hydrogeology give you the technical base.
• Applied Geophysics: making the subsurface visible with geophysical methods. You look at groundwater systems, subsoil conditions for infrastructure, archaeological sites and deposits of critical raw materials. Field trips and exercises take place in Austria and abroad.
• Economic, Environmental and Technical Geology: mineral deposits from high-tech metals to industrial raw materials, their evaluation and application. You assess quality and environmental relevance, analyse geotechnical systems and go deeper into environmental geology.

How the programme is organised

The structure is modular, so you can shape your studies around your own interests and build a distinct profile. Teaching mixes lectures with practical work: fieldwork, laboratory training, field trips and exercises. You work with lecturers on applied research projects and get access to laboratory facilities. The programme also connects you to international research networks and current scientific developments. The curriculum and the study plan are published on the programme page.

Who it suits

It fits people who want to work with the ground beneath them and connect technical knowledge with responsibility for resources and the environment. The page names three groups it welcomes: graduates of a Bachelor's degree, students from another technical university, and people who already have some work experience. You should be ready to collect, interpret and apply geological, geochemical and geophysical data as a basis for planning and evidence-based decisions.

Admission, language and next steps

Admission to the Master's programme and the application are handled through the university's own admission pages, which set out the process and the dates. There is no central portal; you apply directly to Montanuniversität Leoben. The programme page states English as the language of instruction. At a public university, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters; other students pay a fee per semester. Check the programme page for the curriculum, the info flyer and the contact details of the programme director before you apply.

The master's programme in Applied Geosciences consolidates and complements the technical knowledge gained in the bachelor's programme. The modular structure of this programme enables specialisations in the following areas: petroleum geoscience, applied geophysics, economic, environmental and technical geology.

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Montanuniversität Leoben. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entrance examination, as the register states it: No. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.