Courses are held entirely in English.
For the DAAD scholarship: 30 September (date of receipt at the university)
The deadline refers to the year before students intend to start the programme.
For TropHEE programme: 15 January of the year in which students want to start their studies at the university
The study programme aims at deepening and diversifying the students' knowledge, abilities, and competences in applied geosciences, with a distinct focus on hydrogeology and environmental engineering in the framework of international development cooperation.
The programme encompasses two lines of specialisation, one being more geoscience-related focussing on hydrogeology, and one being more engineering-related focussing on environmental engineering. The hydrogeology specialisation includes modules such as the following: Hydrogeology, Hydrochemistry, Hydrogeochemistry, Soil and Unsaturated Zone, Aquifer Sedimentology, Isotope and Tracer Techniques, Groundwater Modelling, Geophysical Methods, and Geo-Information Systems (GIS). The environmental engineering specialisation includes modules such as the following: Integrated Water Resources Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Water Supply Systems, Hydraulic Engineering, Applied Microbiology, and Flood/River Management.
Compulsory modules independent from the chosen specialisation include a field trip to a semiarid region, a project seminar featuring project team work and scientific writing, and a module on setting up research concepts. The programme will be completed by the preparation of a Master’s thesis.
Generally, the TropHEE programme begins in the winter semester, since all courses follow an annual cycle. TropHEE is divided into the following phases:
All courses, excursions, and the Master's thesis are awarded credits according to the European Credit Point System (ECTS). The successful participation in a course is assessed by an examination or by coursework. During the first three semesters, you can acquire a total of 90 credits, while the completion of the Master's thesis is awarded with another 30 credits.
The modules are divided into basic modules and special modules, which can be selected and combined according to the individual specialisation interests of the student. The specialisation process is supported by the TropHEE instructors and lecturers as well as the student adviser of the institute through individual guidance and counselling.
In his or her Master's thesis, the candidate shall apply and deepen the knowledge and experiences gained during the lectures by working on a specific geoscientific topic. The candidate's work will be supervised by one of the lecturers. There are opportunities to prepare the thesis in cooperation with companies and partner institutions. A geoscientific problem and data sets from the candidate's home country may well be suitable for his/her thesis.
Details can be found on the following website:
http://www.trophee.tu-darmstadt.de/
The mandatory module scientific training can be done as an internship of eight weeks during the semester break, usually between the second and third semesters.
During the preliminary phase, a distance learning introductory course is offered to prepare applicants for their Master's studies at TU Darmstadt. On-demand e-learning lectures and interactive seminars are available.
Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Geosciences; or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with sound knowledge in natural science (mathematics, chemistry, physics) of minimum 15% of the credits of the Bachelor's degree and basic knowledge in geosciences (minimum one course). Moreover, the topic of the Bachelor's thesis must be from the geoscience field or from the field of water and environmental research. For details, please refer to the study regulations.
The Bachelor’s degree must have entailed four years of studies, and the university that conferred the degree must be acknowledged by TU Darmstadt.
Applicants for a DAAD scholarship must have at least two years of professional experience in the field of water and geology at the time of the application.
Adequate English ability can be proven by one of the following: UNICERT III, TOEFL (PBT 570, CBT 230, iBT 88), IELTS 6.5 or CAE (Grade C1). This is not required your if BSc programme was taught in English.
For the DAAD scholarship: 30 September (date of receipt at the university)
The deadline refers to the year before students intend to start the programme.
For TropHEE programme: 15 January of the year in which students want to start their studies at the university
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Institute of Applied Geosciences
TropHEE office
Schnittspahnstraße 9
64287 Darmstadt
Student jobs are available in the private sector or in the research projects.
TU Darmstadt's International Affairs Department assists international students in their search for accommodation through its Housing Assistance Office. A major science hub, Darmstadt is home to multiple research institutions, three universities, and many high-technology companies, all of which attract people from around the world. A wide variety of accommodations that vary in size, furnishing, and rent are available in Darmstadt and its vicinity. As the university does not own or manage student housing, we support students in finding housing in private and public student dormitories or on the private market. In order to improve your chances in finding the optimal place to live, we recommend that you start your search early. We are happy to assist you in this process. Please make sure to register online on the housing assistance website for international students: www.tu-darmstadt.de/housing-assist.
Our services include the distribution of an “Accommodation Guide” that includes links to private and public student dormitories, hotels and youth hostels, and a “Housing Guide” that provides tips on how to search for accommodation in Darmstadt.
Each year, a course on reintegration into the job market is held, which prepares students for the application process after completing the Master's programme.
