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31 Best Geology Master's Universities in Germany

The best German universities offering Master's Geology, ranked by our transparent composite score — no paid placement.

31 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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GR University of Greifswald logo

University of Greifswald

Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Public University

DE #56 QS World #801 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1456
26
TR University of Trier logo

University of Trier

Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #57 QS World #801 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1970
27
TF TU Bergakademie Freiberg logo

TU Bergakademie Freiberg

Freiberg, Saxony · Public University

DE #74 Star rating 4 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1765
28
KO University of Koblenz logo

University of Koblenz

Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate · Public University

DE #125 Star rating 3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
No tuition fees
Founded
1990

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities in Germany for Master's Geology?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Greifswald, University of Trier, TU Bergakademie Freiberg. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Master's in Geology cost in Germany?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities charge no tuition fees in most states (only a semester contribution of roughly €150–€400), while private universities and some Baden-Württemberg programmes do charge. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Geology in Germany?

Yes. Germany has over 2,000 English-taught programmes open to international students, who apply for a national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission after receiving their letter of admission.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Geology at Master's level in Germany

Germany is the world’s leading destination for Geology at Master's level, with accredited programs taught in English at public flagships, private research universities and specialist institutes. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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