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Applied Geosciences M.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Programme overview

determining rock deformation as a result of massive forces in the interior of the earth. Moreover, they contribute their knowledge about short and long-term changes in the protection of our nature and a sustainable approach to the Earth’s raw materials. Maintaining groundwater reserves, ensuring human living space and restoring natural balances are becoming even more important fields in the geosciences.

Faculty: Division of Earth Sciences and Geography in the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester  |  Location: Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The training of the students is geared in such a way so students acquire skills and abilities in applying the understanding of the geosciences system for future societal tasks, building on a strong basis which includes knowledge in chemistry, mathematics and physics.

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Entry requirements

First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations. A first recognized university degree, through which the necessary education background for the Master course of study can be proven. The necessary knowledge needed in order for studies to be successful is determined in the respective exam regulations (PO). Admission to first semester: Open (No NC). The prerequisite for admission to the program is an initial university degree.

Intake: Winter Semester, Summer Semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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