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. We accept beginners only for the winter 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 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:
mscmag@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 from 1st of March from our test website (link follows soon). 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 30th of April. Your application will only be considered in conjunction with a positive test result.
For advanced applicants for the summer semester, the test portal opens from Dec. 09 to January 10
For more information about the aptitude test, please follow this
Documents needed for Enrollment
Enrollment in the Master's program must have taken place at the latest 2 weeks after the start of the lecture period. By then, all documents must have been received by the SfS (Students Office, address s. right frame). Only the Bachelor's degree certificate may be submitted by the end of the calendar year. You will need the following enrollment-relevant documents:
- copies of all application documents uploaded in MOIN (copies of official documents must be in German or English, simple copies are sufficient)
- possibly still missing completed transcript of records of the bachelor studies or other proof of successful completion of the bachelor degree
- possibly still missing language certificates
- acceptance letter of the study place (signed by you - needs to be handed/sent in as original)
- payment receipt semester fees
- insurance certificate from a German or European health insurance company
Application for Advanced Students
If you have already completed Master`s level studies (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 will also be admitted for the summer semester. The application deadline is January 15 of each calendar year. 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 two weeks after the start of the lecture period of the summer semester at the latest.
In any case, you should seek advice before applying.
key data
Marine Geosciences
Dates
April 30: application deadline
March 01 - April 30: opening online application portal
March 01 - April 25: Online aptitude test portal is open
Oct. 13 2025
Oct. 27: deadline enrollment
(DE): 10.10.25, 10-14 Uhr,
Keksdose, HS 2010 und draußen
(EN): 2025-04-25, 12 - 3 pm,
lecture hall building, HS 2010 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