Applied Geosciences – Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) (MSc)

RWTH Aachen University · Aachen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Aachen
Apply by
Register by 15 January 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

RWTH Aachen University 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
The professional requirements differ for the various specialisations. Bachelor's graduates with the following geoscientific competence profile (e.g. Bachelor's degrees in the fields of geosciences, earth sciences, geology, mineralogy, crystallography, etc.) can be admitted to the EMR specialisation: Bachelor of Science or Engineering with at least 180 ECTS and at least 20 ECTS from natural sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics and/or physics) at least 80 ECTS from geosciences (e.g. geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, crystallography, geoengineering) at least 5 ECTS from geoscientific field education
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First 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 For the summer semester: until 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the summer semester: until 1 September The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein For the winter semester: until 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 1 March
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About this programme

Our MSc programme Applied Geosciences is offered in five specialisations: Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) Computational Geology & Geophysics (CGG) Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) Field-Based Geosciences (FBG) Geoengineering (GIN) Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Of those, our Master's course of study in Applied Geosciences – Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) provides hands-on training related to exploration and production of energy and mineral resources as well as sequestration and storage. The language of instruction is English. Students can choose from a variety of elective modules, such as: Geothermics I: Global Geothermics & Direct Use Geothermics II: Shallow Geothermal Systems & Advanced Applications Sustainable Organic Resources Subsurface Analysis and Characterisation Advanced Structural Geology Advanced Methods in Economic Geology Mineral Exploration and Resource Estimation Applied Geochemistry and Petrology Applied Seismology Underground Excavation Disposal of Radioactive Waste Repository Design and Processes Geophysical Imaging and Monitoring Methods Geophysical Logging and Log Interpretation Principles of Plate Tectonics and Structural Geological Models Applied Biogeochemistry Geostatistical Modelling Remote Sensing Sedimentology

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