International Master's in Geosciences: Palaeobiology

An international geosciences master's specialisation in palaeobiology that studies fossil organisms, the history of life, and Earth systems through modern geoscientific and biological methods. It is part of FAU's geosciences master's structure and can be studied in English in the palaeobiology specialisation.

Minimum GPA

Minimum final grade of 2.5 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

English level B2.

Accepted bachelor fields

A suitable first degree in geosciences, palaeobiology, biology, or a related field admitted via qualification assessment.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 72 EUR semester contribution (FAU student services contribution; summer semester 2026 official amount).

Graduates are prepared for geosciences and palaeobiology research, museum or collection-related scientific work, and further academic study.

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