Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Applied Geophysics M.Sc. program is a joint degree program offered by RWTH Aachen University, TU Delft, and ETH Zürich. This two-year program combines the strengths and complementary specializations of the three universities, preparing graduates for the demands of the international job market.

Key Information

Basic Information

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Studies: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: English

Admission Requirements

• First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
• Proficiency in English

Admission to First Semester

• Open (No NC)

Admission to Higher Semesters

• Open (No NC)

Language Requirements

• See Course of Study Description

Dates and Deadlines

• Overview

Program Details

The program allows students to specialize in areas such as hydrocarbon exploration and management or environmental and engineering geophysics. Detailed information about admission requirements, program content, locations, organization, and registration can be found on the IDEA League website.

Application

Detailed information about the admission requirements, program content and locations, the organization of the program, and registration can be found on the IDEA League website.

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting studies in a first university degree, with which the necessary background education can be proven, as determined in the exam regulations. The exam board determines whether it fulfills the entrance requirements.

Module Handbook and Examination Regulations

• The module handbook provides a description of all modules of a degree program and offers a comprehensive insight into the program contents.
• The examination regulations are comprised of legally binding provisions on learning objectives, prerequisites for study, the course structure and processes, and examination procedures.

Faculty

The Master course of study in Applied Geophysics is offered by the Division of Earth Sciences and Geography in the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering in collaboration with the universities named above.

Academic Advising

• Advising and Services for School Students and Prospective Students
• Advising for Students
• Departmental Academic Advisors
• Student Councils Within Faculties
• Advice & Assistance

Formalities

• Legal Information for Starting Studies in the First Core Semester
• Legal Information for Starting Studies in Higher Core Semesters

Information before Beginning Studies

• First-Year Orientation

International Prospective Students

• Prospective International Students