The Physics and Dynamics of the Earth
Course, Master's level, 1GE063
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits including (1) 80 credits physics and mathematics, or (2) 60 credits earth science, 15 credits mathematics and 15 credits physics. In both cases, participation in course Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
- Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-18110
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 2 November 2026–17 January 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits including (1) 80 credits physics and mathematics, or (2) 60 credits earth science, 15 credits mathematics and 15 credits physics. In both cases, participation in course Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 19 October 2026–1 November 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course will provide you with an advanced understanding of plate tectonics and the large-scale structure of the Earth as well as localising earthquakes and the shape and rotation of the Earth. Geomagnetism, isostasy and wave propagation are also studied.