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Georesources Management B.Sc. at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Programme overview

Energy resources, geothermal energy, water resources, minerals, soils – the Earth's resources should be both developed for human use but also protected. The sensible, sustainable use of georesources requires management based on legal guidelines and economic framework conditions. One of the most crucial tasks, is to carefully evaluate and direct invasions into the Earth's system such as climate and environmental changes.

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

In addition to fundamentals of natural science students learn the techniques and methods for surveying and the interpretation of basic data for regional, residential, and industrial development. This includes subjects that build up economical skills.

Career pathways

Due to their special geoscience skills and their scientific foundation with an interdisciplinary background RWTH graduates work in both strategic and planning work environments as well as in research and development. Georesource managers find work at nationally and internationally active companies in the raw materials industry.

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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). Vital prerequisites for studying geosciences include interest in the natural sciences, particularly in geoscience and technical problems, readiness for work on the computer, in the lab, on construction sites, and in mines, sometimes under extreme conditions in structurally weak areas.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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