Geography? Known as a school subject – but as a program of study?
The Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Geography appeal to committed, communicative and internationally oriented students. An interest in society, the economy, the environment, physical and social processes and new technologies is a prerequisite; specific appointments are developed during the program of study.
Students learn and practice geography methods and knowledge in lectures, seminars, field exercises and internships. Field exercises and stays abroad play an important role here, where the theoretical knowledge acquired is applied in practice. The aim is to recognize and interpret complex issues in the human environment and thereby train a systemic way of thinking. These human-environment interactions are increasingly coming into focus in the course of globalization processes as well as climate and environmental changes.
The application of geoinformation systems and the field of cartography offers a wide range of employment opportunities on the job market for geographers. Not only due to the increased demand for high-quality map material in the field of geoinformation systems, but also due to the problems of future climate development and its effects on societies, geography students are opting for an extremely future-oriented subject.
The Department of Geography currently offers two Bachelor’s degree programs: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and the Bachelor of Teacher Education (B.Ed.). Information on the individual degree programs can be found in the respective degree program profile in the Portal of Study and further details on our faculty pages.
The Department of Geography currently offers 3 degree programs in the Master’s area: Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.). Information on the individual degree programs can be found in the respective degree program profile in the portal Studium and further information on our faculty pages.
For particularly goal-oriented and talented pupils, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz offers the opportunity to take up a pre-university program (for school pupils) at the university.
You can find initial information here.
You can find information about the taster day here:
For questions about the application process and the basic structure of a program of study, our various resources at JGU are at your disposal, depending on your concerns.
The Geography student advising office is responsible for the study-related organization within Geography. Here, geography students and applicants for the program of study can find all the necessary information and advising in an advisory capacity regarding
Interesting information about studying, working, living and partying on the campus of Mainz University can be found at the Mainz Campus Portal.
Who can I contact?
The university’s Registrar’s Office is responsible for the application and not the faculty. All information can be found on the online application portal of Mainz University.
General questions about the program of study, student accounts and enrollment can be found on the pages of the Student Advisory Center.
The academic advisory office responsible for you will answer any specific questions you may have about content, requirements and career fields.
You can find the courses at Mainz University in the JOGU-StINe study information network.
Who can I contact?
If you have any further questions about the program of study, please contact your academic advisory office.
If you have any questions about enrollment (e.g.“Have I been accepted?“,“When will I receive my enrollment certificate?“,“Can I still apply?“…), please contact the Registrar’s Office.
Recognition of examinations/credits & issue of official notifications for semester placement
Further links to information about courses can be found via the study information network JOGU-StINe.
Instructions can be found as a download at the bottom of this page.
You will also find important deadlines here.
Interesting information about studying, working, living and partying on the campus of Mainz University can be found on the Mainz campus portal.
The organization of a degree program is associated with subject-specific questions and decisions. How is the course sequence designed? Which modules can I combine? How many credit points can I achieve with the modules and which credits are recognized? The specific subject-related information is summarized on the respective pages of the degree programs on our department pages.
If you are looking for further basic information about the degree program, you can find it in the program profile | Portal Studium.
Do you need individual advising? Then our competent academic advisory offices are at your disposal.
You want to study at the University of Mainz? Please click below to find the contact persons.
Would you like to spend part of your program of study abroad? Please click below to get to the contact persons.
You will find various downloads for the approval and recognition of internships on the following pages. Please note that the procedures and the individual forms for the approval and recognition of internships for modules 9(7), 11(10) and 17 differ depending on the degree program. For the approval and recognition of internships in the Bachelor of Science degree program, please use the form for module 17. If you are completing your internship in the Master of Arts Human Geography degree program, please use the form for module 9(7). The form for module 11(10) is suitable for you if you are completing an internship in the “Master of Science: Climate and Environmental Change” degree program.
If you are changing your program of study or university location, you must submit a placement/credit transfer certificate for your enrollment. Your placement in a particular academic semester depends on how many course certificates relevant to the program of study in Geography at the Institute of Geography at Mainz University you have acquired to date.
A degree in Geography imparts interdisciplinary skills and opens up a wide range of career prospects in environmental and climate protection, spatial planning, business, education and science. Graduates analyze human-environment relationships, develop sustainable solutions and work with geodata.
In addition to working in research, advising or administration, there is also the opportunity to do a doctorate, which opens up career paths in academic research or management positions. The broad methodological training makes the program of study future-oriented and adaptable.
The possible career fields for graduates are as diverse as geography itself – be it in the private sector or in the public service. Geographers work, among other things:
- in the education and school sector, e.g. as teachers or in educational counseling
- in environment protection, with nature conservation organizations, authorities or NGOs
- in urban and regional planning, for example in planning offices or local authorities
- in tourism and public relations, e.g. in destination management or marketing
- in international organizations dealing with sustainable development and global challenges
- in management consulting, e.g. in the areas of geographic information systems (GIS) or market research
- in science, research institutions or higher education institutions
- in market research, where they analyze data and forecast trends
Thanks to their broad methodological training, geographers are in a position to solve socially relevant questions in an interdisciplinary manner and to play a key role in various sectors.
The doctorate in Geography can be completed with a Dr. rer. nat. or Dr. phil. depending on the thematic focus of the doctoral dissertation and the chosen minor subjects due to the dual focus on the natural sciences and the humanities or social sciences. As a rule, admission to the doctorate requires a full academic degree (Master’s degree, Diplom, Magister, teacher education) in the subject of geography.
Who are we?
An association of graduates of Geography at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the active members and affiliates of the Institute of Geography. The association is the link between the alumni and the Institute of Geography and promotes common interests.
What do we want?
- Maintaining contact between alumni and active members of the Institute of Geography,
- Grant for research, teaching and further education at the Institute of Geography,
- Special training opportunities for alumni,
- Forum for lively contacts between practice (professional world) and university,
- Creation of an alumni network for the purpose of a lively exchange.
The Alumni Association Geography of the University of Mainz was founded on May 27, 2002. Become a member and support the association through YOUR employees!
You can obtain a membership form from the chairperson of the Alumni Association, Prof. Dr. Günter Meyer.
For some years now, a small number of mugs and a lanyard from the Institute of Geography have been available at regular intervals as gifts for graduates or guests, which have proved unexpectedly popular. The mugs and lanyards are not for sale, but can be purchased for a donation.
Our studies managers are the first contact point for all questions relating to your program of study at the faculty. Do you have questions about your degree plan and the organization of the modules in the course sequence? Would you like to log in to modules and register in Jogustine? Are you considering changing degree program? We are here to advise you!
Head of student advising office
Examination office & course management
Student Services is your first contact point for advising you on general questions relating to applications and the program of study at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). Please visit the program of study portal for further information during service hours.
There are many questions related to a program of study. The Student Advisory Center (ZSB) is the first contact point at JGU for all questions relating to the program of study. You can find all information on service times and advisory services on the ZSB website in the program of study portal.
On JGU’s Program of Study portal, you can find information on funding options for your studies and the various fellowship options, including a Deutschlandstipendium, a scholarship for gifted students, target group-oriented or earmarked scholarships.
