Geosciences Graz University of Technology (TU Graz)

Overview

Geosciences from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) is characterised by the state-of-the-art infrastructure available and numerous field and laboratory exercises provided. Graduates of this degree programme are in demand both nationally and internationally – whether it is in research institutions, the industry, engineering offices, mining, public authorities, or museums.

You can specialise in at most two of the following focal areas, although it is not mandatory to specialise in one of them:

• Geology: You learn more about the development, composition and structure of the Earth's crust. The study of the structural decomposition of the sea bed (deep sea) is also part of your studies.
• Palaeontology and Stratigraphy: You learn about important mineral, chemical and phase-petrological properties of rock-forming minerals.
• Petrology and Geochemistry: You learn how to use stable isotopes and radiogenic isotopes to determine the origin and age of solids.
• Mineralogy and Hydrogeochemistry: You explore the topic of the contact zone between a liquid and a solid (fluid-rock interaction).
• Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology: You learn about geological phenomena and topics related to underground construction, tunnel construction and public safety. In the subject area of Engineering Geology, you will gain insight into the discipline of civil engineering.

Careers

The degree programme prepares you for a scientific career in all areas of the geosciences. Graduates work nationally and internationally in basic and applied research in university and non-university institutions, in industry, mining, in engineering offices, museums and in government offices.

In addition, taking part in the degree programme prepares you to carry out demanding activities in the following areas:

• Geosciences and environmental sciences

• Resource use, especially water and mineral resources

• Environmental analysis, management, protection

• Mining, preparation and processing

• Remediation and recycling

• Chemical industry

• Materials industry

• Water and energy

• Geotechnics

• Construction and materials industry