Overview

This Geology (Earth Sciences) degree is offered at the University of Bern.

Key Features

At the end you have to submit a research thesis, containing a few publications. A supervisor must be found at the institute before starting the admission process.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The doctorate usually requires six to eight semesters of study.

However, this study consists mainly of research work.

At the end a dissertation is submitted.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English, German

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 4 other PhDs in Earth Sciences in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

For admission at doctoral level, you must

hold a master's degree or a licentiate from a Swiss university or Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, or an equivalent university degree and

you must also fulfill any other requirements set out by the relevant faculty or graduate school (e.g. specific average grades or a specific result in your master's degree, licentiate, diploma or state exams).

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Tuition Fee

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International

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

400 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 200 CHF per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Bern

1655 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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