Study location	Lithuania, M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21/27, Vilnius
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	(Master in Physical Sciences)
Course code	6211CX009

Tuition fee	€5,500 per year *Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation.
Application fee	€100 per year The application fee is non-refundable.

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 If language certificate is required, for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, Cambridge English exam 160+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 95+ If you are a native speaker and/or if the English language was the medium of instruction in your previous studies, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	vu.lt/..es/56-studies/studies/4218-geology

Overview

The programme in Geology is built on the base of geological complexity which is characteristic of the region. It is designed to prepare the highly qualified universal Geologists professionals, whose intellectual and practical skills match to the requirements of modern Geosciences and knowledge-based technologies. The graduates will be able: to demonstrate and apply a comprehensive geological knowledge and understanding and effectively apply it in scientific investigations and practical activities; to analyse critically and systematically evaluate information and data; to develop and implement the research innovations in areas related to the Geosciences in complex environmental research and various economic development areas; independently solve the geological problems in the context of modern science achievements; compete in the national and international labour market.

Career opportunities

The graduate from the Programme is equipped with knowledge of essential principles of interactions between different geological processes and geological study objects, is able to evaluate the consequences of geological processes in the changing geo-environment. The Graduate of the Programme is able to pursue a career at enterprises, research, and state institutions dealing with scientific and practical geological activities and investigations, exploration of natural resources, environmental research, regulation, exploitation and protection of underground resources, territorial planning; to continue studies of higher (Doctoral) level in Geology and the other natural sciences in Lithuania and abroad. The acquired knowledge, cognitive, practical and transitional skills provide sufficient background for further studies for of scientific specialization, in the sphere of business, management and other.