International Master of Science in Applied and Exploration Geophysics

This study programme is only available in German. --> Applied and exploration geophysics includes the search for raw materials and deposits of all kinds (e.g. crude oil/natural gas, ores, coal, industrial minerals, construction raw materials, water) as well as various engineering tasks including site assessment of construction projects (e.g. transport infrastructure, power plants, underground structures), and the search for interventions in the near subsurface (e.g. archaeological monuments, pipeline search, explosive ordnance clearance). The course is located at the intersection of engineering, physical and geoscientific studies. It prepares the students for the aforementioned tasks on the national and international labour market. It imparts professional competence in the relevant scientific and technical disciplines, an understanding of the validity of geophysical methods and their importance for technical issues and other knowledge and skills that are important for practising the profession.

Living costs€1,030 a month in Leoben, rent included

€12,360

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Typical requirements in Austria for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

• A completed qualification that gives access to Master's Degree study.
• Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
• Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

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A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.