Informational events and study advisors
Depending on whether you are about to choose a degree program or have already decided on one, there are different information options available. Find out more in the sections below.
If you have any questions about the program structure, study options, etc., please contact the Earth Sciences Office by e-mail or telephone +41 (0)61 207 36 45.
The Student Advice Center of Canton of Basel-Stadt supports you in your choice of studies and offers informational events for various target groups.
The University of Basel offers a bachelor's info day and a master's info evening. In addition, the opportunity to try out a taster course at the University of Basel passes. Further information on these events can be found here.
First-hand information on studies can be obtained from the Department of Geo: fg-geo(at)unibas.ch
You can find out how to apply and register for studies at the University of Basel here.
If you have decided to study earth sciences and would like to refresh your knowledge of mathematics, we recommend the preliminary mathematics course:The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMI ) offers a preliminary mathematics course before the start of each fall semester. The course serves as preparation for your studies, refreshes your knowledge of mathematics and identifies any gaps. This course is optional and is primarily aimed at first-year students of the Faculty of Science. The expenses amount to 100 francs.
The introductory events for BSc earth sciences and BA geography take place on the 1st Monday of the fall semester:
- Introductory event to bachelor's studies earth sciences (BSc): 15.09.2025, 14:15, Klingelbergstrasse 27, 5th floor
- Introductory event for the degree subject Geography (BA, BSc Sports Science): 15. 09.2025, 15:15, Klingelbergstrasse 27, 5th floor
For new students at Bachelor's level, the University of Basel offers the"Start Smart Week", which provides an introduction and orientation to studies at the University of Basel. In addition, all new students are invited by the university management to the start of program ceremony on the first day of the fall semester.
The UniGuide offers further useful tips on studies at the University of Basel.
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
Contact: Dr. Nicolas Bukowiecki
AQUATIC AND ISOTOPE BIOGEOCHEMISTRY
Contact: Prof. Dr. Moritz Lehmann
GEOGRAPHY
Land use change
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ruth Delzeit
Department of Physiogeography and Environmental Change
Contact: Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Kuhn
QUATERNARY GEOLOGY
Contact: Prof. Dr. Dominik Fleitmann
GEOECOLOGY
Contact: PD Dr. Stefanie von Fumetti
HYDROGEOLOGY
Contact: Prof. Dr. Oliver Schilling
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES
Contact: Prof. Dr. Christine Alewell
Military service deferment requests must be confirmed by the degree program office for earth sciences. If the reason for postponement is given in accordance with the explanations on the following websites, the form can be completed without counseling and sent by e-mail to the Earth Sciences Office for signature.
Study Administration Office Geosciences
Yvonne Steiner Ly
Klingelbergstr. 27, 1st floor, rm 1-04
4056 Basel
Office hours, Mo-Fr, 9-12.15 am
Consultation by appointment
Tel: +41 (0)61 207 36 45