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Earth Sciences

Bachelor’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

Bachelor of Science „BSc“

ECTS

180

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

6 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Understand the Earth as a complex system

The Earth Sciences cover an enormous range of subject areas and not only link to other natural science disciplines, but also intersect with engineering, technology, and social and economic sciences.

Two universities, one strong foundation for the future: NAWI Graz

The Bachelor's degree program in Earth Sciences draws on the expertise of the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

A love of nature is essential, and enthusiasm for outdoor activities, but you should also enjoy working in the lab. It is also an advantage to be interested in physical, chemical and biological processes and to be curious about the exploration and use of resources, including new resources.

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About the study programme

Earth Sciences at the University of Graz

Earth Sciences study the formation and structure of our planet and life on it. Research interests range across billions of years and all scales, from atomic structures to global developments. This fundamental knowledge is applied and used for instance in the development and safeguarding of resources, in the construction engineering sector, or in global climate reconstructions.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Master’s programme in Geosciences

The master’s programme in Geosciences builds directly on this bachelor’s programme, broadening and intensifying the knowledge and skills already acquired. At the University of Graz you also have the option of interdisciplinary master’s programmes and joint programmes, allowing further scope for individualised and specialised learning.

Master's programme Search

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

As a graduate of this bachelor’s programme you will be able to work in industry and commerce, for example, or public authorities, the construction industry or water management. Other fields of employment include education, the chemical industry, environmental protection or university and non-university research institutions.

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Note on admission

One study programme, two universities

The Bachelor's degree program in Earth Sciences is a NAWI Graz degree program, i.e. it is offered as a joint cooperative degree program between the University of Graz and Graz University of Technology. You can enrol at either the University of Graz or the Graz University of Technology and are then automatically registered as a student at the other university.

You can find more detailed information on admissions here:

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Is this degree programme right for you?
About the study programme
Further studies
Career prospects
Note on admission

3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Graz is the ideal location

Close proximity to the Alps and to many national and international geoscience consultancies

Uniquely collaborative programme

Collaboration between natural sciences subject departments, related subject areas, and engineering sciences

Excellent supervision and support

„Earth Sciences is a unique combination of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. As well as numerous field trips, where we learn to identify and respond to geogenic issues independently, here in Graz we also have the advantage of modern laboratory equipment and outstanding supervision and support. “

Simon