Master Program Marine Geosciences
Application
Master Program Marine Geosciences
Application
Before applying please study the
admission regulations.
Application Procedure
For the master program Marine Geosciences you have to apply
online on the application portal MOIN until April 30 for the start in the winter semester or January 15 for the start in the summer semester.
Application is also possible if you a) have not yet completed your Bachelor`s degree, but have already acquired 120 of 180 CPs, and/or b) have not yet acquired the English language certificate.
Missing language certificates and proof of successful completion of the Bachelor`s degree can be submitted up to two weeks after the start of the course.
Only after you have received an admission letter you have to submit your proofs (simple paper copy of your certificates) to the admission department (SfS).
Questions regarding your application status, notice of receipts, etc. address to:
Office for Student Affairs (SfS), contact form.
Questions concerning specific requirements should be directed to:
mscmarin@uni-bremen.de
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS CP) in a geoscientific major
- at least 30 ECTS CP in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology
- at least 60 ECTS CP in Geosciences
- passing the specific aptitude test
- very good command of English (level B2)
- strong interest in marine geoscientific issues
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- in field trips: resilience and intercultural competence
Application Documents
- application for admission (to be filled in online).
- letter of intent (about 1 DinA 4 page, referring to program choice and your own career perspectives).
- curriculum vitae in a tabular form.
- bachelor degree, if already completed, + other university degree certificates (if any).
- current transcript of records (all modules/courses taken with grades and study points/CP) with at least 120 CP.
- English proficiency proof of level B2 regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (s. link on the right). For those, who have acquired their university entrance qualification or another university degree in English do not need to submit the language proof.
- result of the aptitude test.
- evidence of relevant professional or non-professional skills and experience, if any.
Aptitude Test Master
Your personalized MSc aptitude test (pdf document) can be downloaded anytime during the application window from our test website (link see below). You will then have 3 days (72 h) to upload your answer sheet and immediately receive your test score certificate. To apply for a MSc degree program, you must have successfully completed the test and upload your obtained aptitude test score certificate to the University of Bremen MOIN application portal latest by the application deadline. Your application will only be considered in conjunction with a positive test result. For more information about the aptitude test, please follow this
link.Documents needed for Enrollment
Enrollment at the University of Bremen is possible until 2 weeks after the beginning of the lecture period of your start semester. You can submit your documents directly at the SfS (administration building, address s. right frame) or by mail. In addition to the documents or simple copies of the documents (only study documents, language certificates, copies in English or German) that had to be uploaded in the application portal, the payment receipt of the semester fees as well as a proof of health insurance in a German or European health insurance agency must be submitted. Furthermore, you must submit the original signed certificate of acceptance.
If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree at the time of application and/or have not yet uploaded a language certificate, you must submit the required documents by the end of the enrolment period. The SfS requires a copy of your Bachelor's degree certificate by the end of the year (winter semester start) resp. June 30 (summer semester start).
Advanced applicants must also submit a transcript of records showing at least 10 CP from a Master's course that can be recognized for the degree.
Application for Advanced Students
If you have already completed Master`s level courses (at least 10 ECTS CP) and these are creditable in our Master`s program, then you can apply as an advanced student. You will have to follow the same application procedure, observe the same deadlines and fulfill all requirements as first-year students. Only the proof of creditable studies at Master`s level must still be added to the application.
Advanced students must meet the same application deadlines as first-year students. If the Master`s program to which you are applying is admission restricted, the proof of creditable studies must be received by the application deadline. If the Master`s program for which you are applying is admission-free, then it is sufficient to provide the proof of creditable achievements until the end of the first 2 weeks in the lecture period of the start semester.
In any case, you should seek advice before applying.
key data
Marine Geosciences
Program start: October and April
Standard period of study: 2 years
Teaching language: English, partly German
Specifics: mapping course for advanced students
Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applied Geosciences
Dates
Application deadlines:
April 30 (WiSe)
January 15 (SuSe)
Opening online application portal:
March 01 - April 30 (WiSe)
Dec. 01 - Jan. 15 (SuSe)
Access to the aptitude test: during the application period, up to 4 days before the application deadline.
Oct. 12 2026
April 05, 2027
Enrollment deadline:
Oct. 26, 2026 (WiSe)
April 19, 2027 (SuSe)
(DE): 21.10.26, ab 10 Uhr,
Keksdose, HS 2010 und draußen
(EN): 2026-11-03, from 12.00,
lecture hall building, HS 1010 and outside
Information
Visa
As an international student (origin outside the EU), you need a visa and proof of sufficient funds. The visa process can take several months, so we recommend applying for a visa in good time. Learn more under the following links.
Contact
University of Bremen
SfS
Bibliothekstr.1
D-28359 Bremen
Germany
Tel:+49(0)421-218 61002