Geology
The two-year international Master’s Programme in Geology at Vilnius University trains highly qualified specialists capable of studying the structure of the Earth’s interior and geoenvironmental changes, organizing water resources protection, conducting engineering geological investigations, and solving tasks related to sustainable infrastructure. Students choose either the geology track or the hydrogeology and engineering geology track, deepen their knowledge through fieldwork, laboratory work, and modelling, and are prepared for careers in geological, environmental, and engineering projects in Lithuania and abroad.
- Opportunity for individual studies
- Modern laboratories
- A good balance of theory and practice
- degree of Master of Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences
- 2
- Physical Sciences
- Geology
- 120.0
- Full-time
- English
You will begin your Master’s studies in Geology with a research project and elective courses that will allow you to deepen your knowledge in geodynamics, glacial geology, or engineering investigations. Later, the programme branches into two study paths, where you will learn stratigraphy, rock analysis methods, hydrogeological modelling, slope stability, or regional environmental protection. A significant part of the studies is dedicated to research practice and scientific projects, and the programme concludes with the preparation of a master’s thesis.
- In the Geology master’s programme, you will acquire in-depth geological knowledge, understand the key principles of the Earth’s structure and evolution, and strengthen both your professional and personal competencies.
- During your studies, you will learn to understand the Earth’s structure, composition, and development, as well as the geological framework of the Baltic States and Europe as part of the broader global system.
- You will be able to explain geological processes, their mechanisms, and research methods.
- You will gain practical skills in conducting geological investigations, mapping, and natural resource exploration using both field and laboratory techniques, and you will learn how to evaluate and synthesise the results.
- The programme will also help you develop the ability to work both independently and in a team, plan and organise activities, search for information effectively, continuously expand your knowledge, and successfully apply it in practice.
Entry qualification
Undergraduate diploma (or higher)
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in study areas such as Geology, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences in History and Archeology.
N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.
Candidates with at least 70% of the overall grade average of their undergraduate degree studies are eligible.
Due to the differences in the education systems of different countries, the Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences reserves the right to individually assess the suitability of an applicant for the study programme and/or to invite a candidate for motivational interview.
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.
Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.
Language requirements
English
The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.
Other requirements
A motivation letter must be added to your application.
Territory requirements
Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-D (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 60%).
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- 5 538 EUR
Tuition fee
Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.
After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).
Application fee
The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application.
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid.
Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline.
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