Applied Geophysics

Logistics and Organisation

Rules and regulations

Regulations for the Joint Master’s in Applied Geophysics can be downloaded here for  Cohort starting 2021 and Cohort starting 2022 and Cohort starting 2023

Graduate of the year

Since 2023, Joint Master Applied Geophysics announces yearly a prize Graduate of the Year, which is awarded to a student that graduates that year.
For 2024, the prize is awarded to Malte Schade. Congratulations, Malte!
For 2023, the prize was awarded to Anton Ziegon

Schedule

Academic Calendar 2024 – 2026

From To Comments
September 2, 2024 Start of lectures in Delft
December 23, 2024 January 5, 2025 Christmas Break
February 31, 2025 End of Lectures in Delft
Relocation to Zürich
February 17, 2025 Welcome and information event
Start of lectures in Zürich
April 18, 2025 April 27, 2025 Easter Break
May 30, 2025 End of lectures in Zürich
June 2, 2025 June 27, 2025 Field course Zürich
June 30, 2025 October 5, 2025 Summer Break
Relocation to Aachen
October 13, 2025 Start of lectures in Aachen
February 6, 2026 End of lectures in Aachen
March 2, 2026 Start of Master thesis projects
August 3, 2026 Delivery of Master thesis report
August 17, 2026 August 17, 2026 Master thesis defenses ETH (co-examiners from RWTH)
August 19, 2026 August 19, 2026 Master thesis defenses RWTH (co-examiners from TUD)
August 21, 2026 August 21, 2026 Master thesis defenses TUD (co-examiners from ETH)
August 28, 2026 Graduation ceremony and party with alumni in Delft

Academic Calendar 2023 – 2025

From To Comments
September 4, 2023 Start of lectures in Delft
December 25, 2023 January 5, 2024 Christmas Break
February 2, 2024 End of Lectures in Delft
Relocation to Zürich
February 19, 2024 Welcome and information event
Start of lectures in Zürich
March 29, 2024 April 7, 2024 Easter Break
May 31, 2024 End of lectures in Zürich
June 3, 2024 June 28, 2024 Field course Zürich
July 1, 2024 September 30, 2024 Summer Break
Relocation to Aachen
October 7, 2024 Start of lectures in Aachen
January 31, 2025 End of lectures in Aachen
March 3, 2025 Start of Master thesis projects
August 4, 2025 Delivery of Master thesis report
August 18, 2025 August 18, 2025 Master thesis defenses ETH (co-examiners from RWTH)
August 20, 2025 August 20, 2025 Master thesis defenses RWTH (co-examiners from TUD)
August 22, 2025 August 22, 2025 Master thesis defenses TUD (co-examiners from ETH)
August 29, 2025 Graduation ceremony and party with alumni in Delft

Housing

Accommodation at each university will be arranged or assisted through the corresponding university, but accommodation cannot be guaranteed at all three university locations. Housing information for each of the universities can be found here:

Note, that usually there is a shortage of suitable accommodation in Delft. To stand a chance of finding a suitable option in Delft, housing should be reserved at the earliest opportunity. Please, read carefully the information in the first link above. Note also, that in Aachen the housing options are limited, thus arranged housing by the university cannot be guaranteed.”

Living in Different Cities

The Joint Master’s Programme in Applied Geophysics offers students the opportunity to live and learn in three vibrant European cities. Living in different countries broadens the students‘ perspective through experiencing different cultures. Its enhanced student mobility therefore improves the students’ chances of pursuing careers in competitive global industries.

TU Delft

Delft, The Netherlands

TU Delft‘s principal strength is in geophysical methods for subsurface characterization and monitoring of subsurface processes. The city of Delft offers a wonderful blend of ancient canals lined with merchant houses and modern architecture.

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland

ETH Zurich‘s principal strength is in exploration, engineering and environmental geosciences as well as geothermal energy. Zurich has a natural beauty for all seasons – inviting for a swim in the lake in the summer and nearby ski resorts in the winter.

RWTH Aachen

Aachen, Germany

RWTH Aachen‘s principal strength is in geothermal exploration, numerical methods, engineering- and hydrogeophyscis, and basin modelling. The city of Aachen is situated on the rim of the Eifel mountains, a historical spa town and home of a world heritage cathedral.

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