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 2025-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-04-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Application documents must be submitted min. 2 weeks before.

Language

English

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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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 Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

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

Living costs for Aachen

813 - 1131 EUR /month

Living costs

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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