Applied Geosciences B.Sc.

RWTH Aachen University

Germany, Aachen

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RWTH Aachen University

Germany , Aachen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Oct-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,329 / Year

Next Intake 10-Oct-2022

Applied Geosciences B.Sc.

About

What are Earth's origins? What is it made of? What raw materials does it hold and how can one find these valuable materials? Where can Earth's layers shift or where can caves collapse? How can water basins be found and used? Geoscientists examine the earth and use their knowledge to protect our nature and sustainably use the earth's raw resources. They can estimate the risk of earthquakes, landslides, deformation and caving probabilities. With their investigations and assessments they make sure large building measures like tunnels and dams are secure. Furthermore, they determine the origin and structure of fossils and mineral deposits and the properties of natural materials. The discovery and sustainable use of groundwater basins is another field of application. There is a special concentration for each of these topics, which then intensively work with each other.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

1. University Entrance Qualification Certificate

In order to be able to apply for a Bachelor's degree program or for a state examination program, you first need the authorization to attend university. This is also known as a university entrance qualification certificate or HZB (in German) for short. As a rule, you acquire the HZB by successfully completing secondary education or, in other words, by graduating from a secondary school.

Since the level of education in secondary school varies greatly from country to country, it may be that your school-leaving certificate does not yet entitle you to attend a German university. In this case, you have two options: Either you first study several semesters in your home country or you attend a preparatory college in Germany.

The overall average grade of your HZB must be at least equivalent to the German grade 2.5. If your average grade is worse than 2.5, admission to the degree program (degree programs with open admission) or participation in the allocation procedure (degree programs with restricted admission) is not possible. (EXCEPTION: Proof of TestAS - see yellow box "TestAS for Internationals")

2. Complete Application On Time

An extremely important requirement for a successful application is that all your documents are complete and submitted on time. You can upload all your application documents on your online application on RWTHonline. You can find out the required documents for your application, as well as the current application deadlines on our Application pages.

English Program Requirements

Proof of Language Skills

RWTH currently only offers Bachelor and Staatsexamen courses of study in German. You must therefore provide proof of German language skills at C1 level when you enroll. You can find more information at our web page about

Career

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 Earths system. Geoscientific expertise is needed, for example, in the raw material extraction and processing industry natural gas, crude oil, geothermal energy, mineral deposits, precious metals, building materials, coal. Geoscientists are involved in construction and infrastructure projects, evaluating geological risks, and contributing to the sustainable use of georesources, for example in energy and water management. They manage projects in areas such as sustainable infrastructure, water, and energy in development cooperations. Another important objective of their work is the development of innovative materials such as energy and construction materials, functional materials, ceramics, glass, and crystal. It goes without saying that state offices, state authorities, and local institutions also base their decisions in planning and construction projects on geoscientific expertise, particularly combined with geoinformatics expertise, which is specific to RWTH.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,329 / Year

How to Apply

Abitur certificate or equivalent school leaving certificate
Bachelor's diploma if applying as a Master's student
Proof of academic achievements to date - for RWTH students, an excerpt of the RWTHonline transcript of records is sufficient.
if available, internship and work references as well as proof of other skills or social involvement
Letter of admission for studies at RWTH Aachen University if you are from abroad and are not yet enrolled at RWTH at the time of application.