Overview

The doctoral Georesources and Material Technology programs at RWTH Aachen University are very individual and practically-oriented. They focus on obtaining new scientific findings, with the thesis providing evidence of independent research activities.

Features

Each of the faculties is responsible for running its own doctoral program. The faculties' Post-Graduate Study Regulations define the requirements for post-graduate study and the structure of the doctoral program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Faculty of Georesources' current Post-Graduate Study Regulations can be downloaded here. In addition to writing a thesis, it is becoming increasingly important for doctoral candidates to obtain interdisciplinary knowledge and additional qualifications.

The Doctoral Academy at RWTH Aachen University provides doctoral candidates with the opportunity to document all credits outside the thesis obtained in the Doctoral Academy program in Doctoral Academy doctoral supplements, which can be printed out in report format for job application purposes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aachen, Germany

Disciplines

Geology View 3 other PhDs in Geology in Germany

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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

Letter of application

Notice of Readiness of the Professor to act as advisor (original)

Tabular curriculum vitae (signed and dated)

Bachelor and Master Certificate and Testimonial (authenticated copies)

Statement of previous applications for enrollment in a doctoral program (integrated in application letter)

Data Collection form for the doctoral student statistics

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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

There are no tuition fees. All students need to pay a student body and social contribution fee.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Aachen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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