How the fees work. EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester.
About this programme
Master in Geosciences is a master’s programme at Graz University of Technology in Graz, taught in English. It carries 120 ECTS credits. The register gives Graz as the campus town. It lists the academic degree as Master of Science, MSc. Graz University of Technology is a public university in Styria.
How it compares
Master in 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.
What you will study
The Master's Degree Programme Geosciences at TU Graz is an English language programme run in cooperation with the University of Graz. It lasts four semesters and carries 120 ECTS. Graduates receive a Master of Science (MSc).
What you study
The programme deepens what you learned in a geosciences bachelor's degree. The source page names these fields: geology, palaeontology and stratigraphy, petrology and geochemistry, mineralogy and hydrogeochemistry, hydrogeology and engineering geology.
In the master's programme you:
- analyse natural movement processes under the earth's surface (plate tectonics) or above it (mass movements)
- examine multi-proxy approaches for (paleo)environmental research
- investigate how biodiversity changes and evolves, and the interactions between organisms and their environment
- determine the movement and properties of soil and groundwater
You can specialise in at most two of five focal areas, though specialising is not mandatory:
- Geology: the development, composition and structure of the Earth's crust, including structural decomposition of the deep sea bed
- Palaeontology and Stratigraphy: mineral, chemical and phase-petrological properties of rock-forming minerals
- Petrology and Geochemistry: stable and radiogenic isotopes to determine the origin and age of solids
- Mineralogy and Hydrogeochemistry: fluid-rock interaction
- Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology: underground and tunnel construction, public safety, and insight into civil engineering
How the programme is organised
The structure is flexible and lets you specialise individually. Theory and practical application are combined. You work with high-resolution mass spectrometry, cultivate artificial minerals in practical and laboratory courses, and use analytical and spectroscopic methods. Field exercises include measuring internal rock structures that could break off, wash out or detach, using radars or lasers, and working with drone data collected by a specially trained expert.
International and national scientific exchange matters here. Open workshops rotate lecturers so you hear different perspectives. Results from research projects supported by FWF, FFG, MICC, Horizon 2020 BASE-LiNE Earth and DFG feed directly into teaching. Long-term cooperation with corporate partners such as RHI Magnesita GmbH, ÖBB and ASFINAG makes master's theses and research projects with these partners possible. Research stays abroad and vocational training are recommended and can be credited.
Who it suits
It suits students who want to work across geology, mineralogy, hydrogeology and engineering geology rather than in one narrow lane. The programme is built for people who like laboratory work and field exercises as much as lectures. If you want to keep your options open between basic and applied research, the flexible structure and the two-focal-area limit give you room to shape your own profile.
Admission, language and next steps
The admission requirement is a completed relevant bachelor's degree. Graduates of the Bachelor's Programme Geosciences at TU Graz or the University of Graz are admitted without conditions. Graduates of other national or international bachelor's and master's programmes should check the exact requirements in the curriculum. You also need proof of English language competence. The teaching language is English.
There is no central application portal. Apply directly to TU Graz, and check the institution's own page for the application period. 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.
What the register says
In the master’s degree programme in Geosciences you will deepen and extend your skills in geology, palaeontology and stratigraphy, petrology and geochemistry, mineralogy and hydrogeochemistry, hydrogeology and engineering geology acquired in the bachelor's degree programme.
TU Graz gemeinsam mit der Uni Graz.
Text as the Austrian national register publishes it. Some entries are in German. For the current content and structure, use the official programme page.
Job opportunities after graduating
- Basic and applied research in university and non-university institutions
- Industry and the materials industry
- Mining, preparation and processing
- Engineering offices
- Museums
- Government offices and public authorities
- Geotechnics and construction
- Water and mineral resource use, environmental analysis and remediation
Before you apply
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. 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.
Facts on this page come from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). Fees are in euros as the register lists them. "Not listed" means the register has no figure, not that the programme is free. Always confirm requirements, fees and dates with the institution.
Quick answers
Is Master in Geosciences taught in English?
Yes. The register’s study finder lists English as the language of instruction at Graz University of Technology. Confirm the language of the examinations and the thesis with the institution.
How long does it take?
The study load is 120 ECTS credits. Sixty ECTS credits are one academic year of full-time study.
Where is it taught?
The register lists Graz as the campus town for this programme at Graz University of Technology.
How do I apply?
There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here Graz University of Technology. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page.
Is there an entrance examination?
The register gives: No. Details of any admission or aptitude procedure are on the programme page at Graz University of Technology.
What does it cost?
EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters, then EUR 363.36 per semester. Most other students pay EUR 726.72 per semester (about EUR 1,453 a year); nationals of a list of least developed countries are exempt. The compulsory student union fee (ÖH-Beitrag) is EUR 26.20 per semester. Fees are in euros as the register lists them; confirm the amount for your intake with Graz University of Technology.
Is this programme officially listed?
It comes from the Austrian national register (BMFWF open data and studienwahl.at, which states the language of instruction). The OeAD, the Austrian agency for international education, publishes the official information for international students at studyinaustria.at. The programme page at Graz University of Technology is linked from this page so you can compare.
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