Overview

The strengths and complementary specializations of the three universities, including RWTH Aachen University, are combined in the two year Applied Geophysics program.

Key Features

During the periods in Delft, Zürich, and Aachen, students can specialize in the areas of hydrocarbon exploration and management (crude oil, natural gas, and carbon) or environmental and engineering geophysics (including the exploration and management of geothermic energy resources).

As a result, graduates of the program are prepared as much as possible for the demands of the international job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seismic Exploration
Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Gravity and Magnetic Methods
Remote Sensing in Geophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of your transcript of records or your diploma supplement. Please submit a transcript of records with all the semesters you have studied. When you apply you have to be able to provide grades all the semesters you have studied except your last two semesters of study.

A module catalog or course descriptions of all the courses you completed in your studies. If these are available on your university’s webpage, you can also upload a PDF that shows the link to this page. If you do not, or cannot upload a module catalog, the respective Examination Board will still review your application for your eligibility for your chosen course(s) of study. Your application may however have to be rejected due to your missing module catalog.

If you are applying to start a course of study in a higher core semester: a copy of your final academic transcript.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Currently, RWTH Aachen University does not collect tuition fees; instead, all students pay a semester fee: 298,06 euros.

Living costs

Aachen

Germany

813 - 1131 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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