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Are you ready to delve deeper into the Earth’s secrets and make a real impact on our planet’s future? The Master’s degree programme (MSc) in Geoscience at Aarhus University offers an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge of the Earth's processes, combining advanced geology and geophysics in one comprehensive programme.
Whether you’re fascinated by the Earth’s physical and chemical structure, water resources, geothermal energy, climate evolution, renewable energy, or innovative solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), this programme equips you with the tools to address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern society. You’ll explore cutting-edge methods for ensuring clean drinking water, sustainable energy production, and responsible use of natural resources—all while learning from world-leading experts in the field of Earth Sciences.
Aarhus University is globally recognised for its pioneering research in hydrogeophysics, a vital area for managing and protecting groundwater resources. As a student, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art research and technologies that place you at the forefront of global sustainability efforts.
The MSc in Geoscience is designed to be highly flexible and research-driven, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests. You’ll combine geology, geophysics, physics, and chemistry at an advanced level and learn to use both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratories and fieldwork. It will prepare you for a career that makes a tangible difference in both science and society.
The programme also offers a range of specialisations, including:
Water (Groundwater)
Climate Studies
Petrology
Sedimentology
Basin Analysis
Quaternary Geology
Geophysical Methods and Modelling
With an emphasis on solving real-world problems and contributing to a sustainable future, this programme is ideal for students who are curious, ambitious, and ready to tackle challenges on a global scale. Aarhus University’s welcoming, vibrant campus provides an inspiring environment for international students to thrive both academically and socially.
Join us in exploring the past, present, and future of our planet—and start building your career as a geoscientist at one of the world’s leading universities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Are you ready to delve deeper into the Earth’s secrets and make a real impact on our planet’s future? The Master’s degree programme (MSc) in Geoscience at Aarhus University offers an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge of the Earth's processes, combining advanced geology and geophysics in one comprehensive programme.
Whether you’re fascinated by the Earth’s physical and chemical structure, water resources, geothermal energy, climate evolution, renewable energy, or innovative solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), this programme equips you with the tools to address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern society. You’ll explore cutting-edge methods for ensuring clean drinking water, sustainable energy production, and responsible use of natural resources—all while learning from world-leading experts in the field of Earth Sciences.
Aarhus University is globally recognised for its pioneering research in hydrogeophysics, a vital area for managing and protecting groundwater resources. As a student, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art research and technologies that place you at the forefront of global sustainability efforts.
The MSc in Geoscience is designed to be highly flexible and research-driven, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests. You’ll combine geology, geophysics, physics, and chemistry at an advanced level and learn to use both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratories and fieldwork. It will prepare you for a career that makes a tangible difference in both science and society.
The programme also offers a range of specialisations, including:
Water (Groundwater)
Climate Studies
Petrology
Sedimentology
Basin Analysis
Quaternary Geology
Geophysical Methods and Modelling
With an emphasis on solving real-world problems and contributing to a sustainable future, this programme is ideal for students who are curious, ambitious, and ready to tackle challenges on a global scale. Aarhus University’s welcoming, vibrant campus provides an inspiring environment for international students to thrive both academically and socially.
Join us in exploring the past, present, and future of our planet—and start building your career as a geoscientist at one of the world’s leading universities.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
83+
180+
Depending on your educational background and your qualifications, there are different ways to meet the admission requirements:
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution outside of Denmark or
a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a Danish institution, which does not ensure you a 'Legal right of admission´ or 'Direct admission'.
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
MSc in Geoscience
Aarhus Campus, Aarhus, Denmark
# 101-150QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgramme duration
16,300 EURTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Whether you’re fascinated by the Earth’s physical and chemical structure, water resources, geothermal energy, climate evolution, renewable energy, or innovative solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), this programme equips you with the tools to address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern society. You’ll explore cutting-edge methods for ensuring clean drinking water, sustainable energy production, and responsible use of natural resources—all while learning from world-leading experts in the field of Earth Sciences.
Aarhus University is globally recognised for its pioneering research in hydrogeophysics, a vital area for managing and protecting groundwater resources. As a student, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art research and technologies that place you at the forefront of global sustainability efforts.
The MSc in Geoscience is designed to be highly flexible and research-driven, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests. You’ll combine geology, geophysics, physics, and chemistry at an advanced level and learn to use both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratories and fieldwork. It will prepare you for a career that makes a tangible difference in both science and society.
The programme also offers a range of specialisations, including:
With an emphasis on solving real-world problems and contributing to a sustainable future, this programme is ideal for students who are curious, ambitious, and ready to tackle challenges on a global scale. Aarhus University’s welcoming, vibrant campus provides an inspiring environment for international students to thrive both academically and socially.
Join us in exploring the past, present, and future of our planet—and start building your career as a geoscientist at one of the world’s leading universities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Whether you’re fascinated by the Earth’s physical and chemical structure, water resources, geothermal energy, climate evolution, renewable energy, or innovative solutions like Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), this programme equips you with the tools to address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern society. You’ll explore cutting-edge methods for ensuring clean drinking water, sustainable energy production, and responsible use of natural resources—all while learning from world-leading experts in the field of Earth Sciences.
Aarhus University is globally recognised for its pioneering research in hydrogeophysics, a vital area for managing and protecting groundwater resources. As a student, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art research and technologies that place you at the forefront of global sustainability efforts.
The MSc in Geoscience is designed to be highly flexible and research-driven, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests. You’ll combine geology, geophysics, physics, and chemistry at an advanced level and learn to use both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratories and fieldwork. It will prepare you for a career that makes a tangible difference in both science and society.
The programme also offers a range of specialisations, including:
With an emphasis on solving real-world problems and contributing to a sustainable future, this programme is ideal for students who are curious, ambitious, and ready to tackle challenges on a global scale. Aarhus University’s welcoming, vibrant campus provides an inspiring environment for international students to thrive both academically and socially.
Join us in exploring the past, present, and future of our planet—and start building your career as a geoscientist at one of the world’s leading universities.
Admission Requirements
1. International and other qualifications
This section is relevant for you, if you have:
The two sections listed below are relevant only for students with a bachelor's degree from a Danish institution:
2. Legal right of admission
3. Direct admission
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Danish State Scholarship
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
15 Jan 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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