Application

For admission, all applicants have to demonstrate their special qualifications for the Master’s program Geomaterials and geochemistry. The Master’s program is a specialized program based on a successful Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, ideally with a course specialization in mineralogy and crystallography. Excellent students holding a Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as the other Earth sciences, materials sciences, physics, or chemistry are also encouraged to apply to this Master´s program. The program has four major subjects (materials science, crystallography, volcanology, geochemistry), which require strong background knowledge in the subjects mineralogy, petrology, volcanology, geochemistry, crystallography and materials sciences achieved during the previous B.Sc. program. Furthermore, strong fundamentals in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology as well as initial experience with analytical methods and material syntheses are recommended.

Tuition language of the Master's program is English. English language skills in reading, writing and speaking suitable for communicating scientific topics and questions are a relevant prerequisite for this Master’s program. Furthermore, German language skills on the level A1 have to be reached by the end of the first year.

The application process depends on the individual status of the applicant. There are three different categories:

1) German citizens, applicants having passed the Abitur (German university entrance qualification), and applicants holding a German Bachelor’s degree

The application process in this category comprises two subsequent parts. In the first part, the academic background and scientific knowledge of the applicant is evaluated by an academic aptitude committee (deadline July 15th; see below). Upon passing this part, the formal application has to be submitted to the university administration (see: https://www.lmu.de/de/studium/studienangebot/alle-studienfaecher-und-studiengaenge/studiengang_4492.html).

2) Applicants from EU member states

The application process in this category comprises two parallel and independent parts. In one part, the academic background and scientific knowledge of the applicant is evaluated by an academic aptitude committee (deadline July 15th; see below). In another part, a formal application has to be submitted to the International Office of the university (deadline July 15th; see: www.lmu.de/en/study/degree-students/applications-for-admission).

3) Applicants from Non-EU states

The application process in this category comprises two parallel and independent parts. In one part, the academic background and scientific knowledge of the applicant is evaluated by an academic aptitude committee (deadline March 1st; see below). In another part, a formal application has to be submitted to the International Office of the university (deadline July 15th; see: www.lmu.de/en/study/degree-students/applications-for-admission).

Academic aptitude test

The application to the academic aptitude committee has to be made on-line. Applicants need to fill the application form and need to upload the following document:

• Copy of passport
• CV
• Certified copy of the B.Sc. degree (if already finished)
• Transcript of records of the courses and credits in your Bachelor program (minimum 150 ECTS). The transcript of records must include an explanation of your University's grading system (highest/lowest possible mark) and all diploma supplements (e.g., Higher Education Achievement Report - HEAR).
• Essay (5,000-7,000 characters) in English in which your motivation, scientific background and competences for participating in the M.Sc. program are explained in detail
• Proof of English language proficiency of C1 level (e.g., test certificate, B.Sc. program in English language)
• Proof of German language proficiency of A1 level (the A1 certificate is waved with proof of an Abitur or a B.Sc. program in German language). Note: Proof can be submitted within the first year after admission to the M.Sc. program
• Applicants from the People's Republic of China, Mongolia, or Vietnam please also upload the APS-certificate of the German Embassy
• Note: Only documents in English or German language are accepted. Please provide a certified translation, if your documents are not in English or German.

Access to the on-line application platform for domestic applicants and EU citizens:

https://www.efv.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/mgeomateu
The on-line application platform opens on June 15th. Deadline for application for an admission for the winter term is July 15th.

Access to the on-line application platform for Non-EU citizens:

https://www.efv.verwaltung.uni-muenchen.de/mageomat
The on-line application platform opens on February 1st. Deadline for application for an admission for the winter term is March 1st.