Applied Geosciences B.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

Programme overview

What are Earth's origins? What is it made of? What raw materials does it hold and how can one find these valuable materials?

Faculty: Division of Earth Sciences and Geography in the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; German- and English-taught | Intake: Winter Semester | Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

"Between the lecture hall and field" – this is where applied geosciences students experience an extraordinary combination of theory and practice. During the first year of the Bachelor's course of study, students learn the basics in math, physics, and chemistry.

Career pathways

Due to the strong application aspect of the curriculum, RWTH graduates have very good prospects in a number of career fields. Geoscientists investigate processes in the Earth’s system.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent HZB. General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB). Admission to first semester: Open (No NC). Interest in natural sciences, particularly in geoscientific and technical questions.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/Vor-dem-Studium/~egg/Bewerbung-um-einen-Studienplatz/lidx/1/

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