On this page you will find everything you need to know about the degree programs, information about opportunities to study abroad, the Student Office and other information relevant to your studies.

Study Office

The Office for Student Affairs FB 11 – Geo is responsible for all matters relating to the Bachelor's/Master's degree program in Applied Geosciences and the TropHEE Master's degree program.

To the study affairs office

Student Advisory Do you have questions about the course of your studies? About formalities such as registering for exams or registering your thesis? About the recognition of external academic achievements? We will be happy to advise you!
Study Pool and Library Our institute's learning center is open to all students from morning to evening. The room can be used for studying, reading and relaxing.
Studying Abroad TU Darmstadt offers all students the opportunity to study at a partner university abroad for one or two semesters as part of an exchange program.
Studying in Darmstadt International students can study at the Institute of Applied Geosciences for one or two semesters as part of a study exchange.
Student Representatives Come to us to chat, relax and ask any questions you may have. We will definitely help you!

Deutschlandstipendium application period 2025 from 15 September 2025 to 12 October 2025

Bachelor (B.Sc.)

The six-semester Bachelor's degree course in Applied Geosciences initially teaches basic scientific knowledge in physics, mathematics and chemistry. The geoscientific courses build on this, providing in-depth theoretical and methodological knowledge, particularly – in line with the Institute's profile – in applied geosciences. Field and laboratory methods are specifically taught in the exercises and practicals in order to gain skills in the application and evaluation of methods. They provide access to a broad spectrum of geoscientific activities in the profession.

The course is based on a fundamental education in the subjects of mathematics, physics and chemistry. At the same time, specific geoscientific training begins in the first semester. Students learn the scientific and methodological basics of geology, mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry. To this end, several exercises and practicals (also in the field!) are carried out in the subject areas. In higher semesters, more applied geology subjects are added. In addition, further modules from the TU's overall range can be taken in an interdisciplinary compulsory elective area (e.g. computer science, ecology, economics, geotechnics…). The program concludes with the Bachelor's thesis. For details, in particular the study and examination schedule and module handbook, see “B.Sc. Downloads”.

You can find detailed information about the degree program, including the course catalog, on the central study page of TU Darmstadt.

Master (M.Sc.)

Here you will find compact information about the Master of Science Applied Geosciences degree program, its two specializations “Applied Geology” and “Environmental Geosciences” as well as information about the orientation offers for first-semester students and important documents and forms for your studies.

The admission requirement for our Master's degree program is a Bachelor's degree from TU Darmstadt in the field of Applied Geosciences or a comparable geoscientific Bachelor's degree from another university.

In the first semester, students choose their desired specialization – “Applied Geology” or “Environmental Geosciences” (see below) – at the latest by the time they register for their first examination. In addition to a specific compulsory area, there is a large compulsory elective area within each specialization so that you can specialize according to your interests.

In addition to providing you with comprehensive and in-depth theoretical knowledge, the course also includes a wide range of practical study content in the form of exercises, seminars, field courses and laboratory practicals.

For details, in particular the study and examination schedule and module handbook, see “M.Sc. Downloads”.

Applied Geology

With a degree in this specialization, you will have in-depth knowledge in the subjects of hydrogeology, engineering geology, sediment geology and geothermal energy and will be able to independently process and plan applied geological issues – e.g. on topics such as groundwater, subsoil, geological reservoirs – and develop conceptual solutions. You will also be able to apply specialist field and laboratory methods to investigate water, soil and rock, assess their applicability and informative value and evaluate the plausibility and accuracy of their results.

Environmental geosciences

With a degree in this specialization, you will have in-depth knowledge in the subjects of hydrochemistry, geochemistry, atmosphere and climate and will be able to work independently on environmental geoscientific issues – e.g. on the behavior of pollutants in the environmental compartments of soil, water and air – and develop conceptual solutions. You will also be able to apply subject-specific field and laboratory methods to investigate soil, water and air, assess their applicability and informative value and evaluate the plausibility and accuracy of their results.

You can find detailed information about the degree program, including the course catalog, on the central study page of TU Darmstadt.