Overview

The Geology programme from Masaryk University emphasizes independent scientific work, international cooperation and communication of scientific results, and effective use of their benefits.

Career opportunities

The Ph.D. graduates will find positions mainly in basic or applied research, e.g. at universities, research institutes such as the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (Geological Institute, Archaeological Institute), state service institutions (Czech Geological Survey) and research departments of natural science museums (e.g., Moravian Museum, National Museum). In solving practical problems, graduates have good prerequisites for work in international private companies, in various departmental institutes, research, consultancy and project companies, or in business activities.

Programme Structure

It is divided into the following five specializations, in accord with the topics of student's doctoral research:

Dynamic geology, tectonics and physics of the Earth

Stratigraphy, paleontology, sedimentology

Mineralogy, petrology and economic geology

Geochemistry and hydrogeology

Applied and environmental geology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brno, Czech Republic

Disciplines

Geology

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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

The admission interview is usually in an online form and consists of three parts:

Elaborate 1-2 page project for the doctoral thesis including following details: name, applicant name, supervisor, current state of the problem, objectives and expected results, methodology, instrumentation, financial security, foreign contacts; proposals for internships, basic literature - max. 100 points,
Expertise in geology to the extent taught at university (at the level of master state exams) - max. 100 points,
Ability to inform in English about planned research in the framework of doctoral thesis (project presentation) - max. 100 points.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Brno

Czech Republic

13555 - 21979 CZK / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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