'''A. Detailed program structure'''

INVOGE lasts two academic years, taking no longer than any individual existing masters degree.  A student entering any of the four home institutions will spend at least one academic year (9-12 months) at one transatlantic institution. 

 * For the US candidates, this means spending two semesters at one EU partner with a concurrent shorter period at the other EU institution where 10 ECTS of coursework, usually undertaken as thesis work, will combine with linguistic and cultural activities. 
 * EU students will spend at least 2 semesters in the US, and a summer for work on their thesis and field course options. 
 * The degree is a 2 years Master amounting to 120 ECTS or 30 credits US. The normal course loads are 30 ECTS/semester at UBP and UMB, 9 credits at MTU and 12 credits at UBuffalo. We adopt conversions of 3.3 ECTS to 1 MTU and 2.5 ECTS to 1 UBuffalo. In addition, the degree supplement will provide a description of the US credit equivalence, to aid prospective employers.

'''B. Detailed content of program'''

There is a broad range of Geology subjects available for each student that cover, the largest possible range with volcanology and geotechnical specialities. This allows the student to pick general and specialised options to suit their profile. The course lists are provided here.