Subsurface Engineering (SubSurf)
Ruhr Universitat Bochum · Bochum, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Bochum
- Apply by
- Register by 15 July 2027 + 1 more
- Starts
- Winter semester
Ruhr Universitat Bochum does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Applicants can be admitted to the Master’s programme if they have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in civil engineering, geosciences or a related engineering discipline.
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 79 IELTS Academic: 6
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Switzerland United Kingdom For the winter semester: 15 December - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: 15 December - 15 May
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
The Master's programme in Subsurface Engineering is a specialised post-graduate programme that offers a fascinating teaching and research curriculum in the field of civil engineering , geosciences and underground engineering . The Master's course of study is embedded in a strong research environment with an excellent international reputation, which involves worldwide experts in a wide research area including tunnel engineering, geosciences, geothermal energy and geotechnical engineering. All courses and lectures of the Master's programme are held in English. Most of the lecturers spend an important part of their career in countries abroad, thus having profound teaching skills paired with a lot of international experience. The Master's programme in Subsurface Engineering takes four semesters (two years) to complete. After the first semester with fundamental courses, depending on their own qualifications, students can choose to focus on two directions to deepen their knowledge: Geotechnics and Tunnelling Subsurface Characterisation and Utilisation
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