The MSc programmes are taught completely in English (certified); high proportion of international students (more than 50%); international students from a wide spectrum (including Africa, Asia, North and South America); international scientists visit on a regular basis, doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers Students are involved in joint projects with the University of Strasbourg (field and laboratory internships).

Tromsö, Norwegen; Stockholm, Schweden; Granada, Spanien; Barcelona, Spanien; St. Etienne, Frankreich; Prag, Tschechien; Université de Lorraine, Frankreich

Rock laboratory with traxial press and Split-Hopkinson Bar for determination of static and dynamic rock strengths; Analogue laboratory; Light microscopy laboratory; OSL Dating Lab; Scanning electron microscopy; White light interferometry; X-ray fluorescence and atomic absorption spectroscopy; Microprobe; Water Chemistry Lab; X-ray diffractometry; Rock sample preparation; Powder diffractometry; Laue goniometer; Various furnaces (FMF, Bridgman, mirror furnace, dual zone furnace); Thermal analysis; Particle analysis method; Field equipment (GPS, Pürckhauer soil sampler, geoelectric, radar, and seismics systems).

Geosciences in Freiburg have a strong research tradition. Thematic key areas and unique features are in the field of Impact Geology/Planetary Geology, Quaternary Geology and Geochronology, Mathematical Geosciences, Materials Sciences as well as in the field of Geochemistry and Petrology. The Geosciences are members of the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources. This results in particular potential in the area of Environmental Science. The Geosciences are closely linked with various Fraunhofer institutes due to cooperations.