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    Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.)

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    Greifswald, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits
    €31.00
    App fee

    Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Greifswald, DE.

    About the program

    Interdisciplinary program covering interactions between Earth's geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, and global changes from natural and human causes. Focuses on physical, chemical, and biological processes, geological processes like plate tectonics and erosion, and their impacts on different scales.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Post-study work rights

    Germany standard: residence permit for job seeking after graduation (Aufenthaltstitel zur Arbeitsplatzsuche) and access to the German employment residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis / Blaue Karte EU) for qualified employment, subject to eligibility requirements.

    $12,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald online or in-person?
    Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald is offered in-person.
    How long does Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald take to complete?
    Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald?
    Post-completion work rights for Earth Sciences & Global Change (M.Sc.) at University of Greifswald: Germany standard: residence permit for job seeking after graduation (Aufenthaltstitel zur Arbeitsplatzsuche) and access to the German employment residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis / Blaue Karte EU) for qualified employment, subject to eligibility requirements.