Geotechnical engineering and applied geology
Do you wonder what kind of soil is needed to support a skyscraper? Or would you like to find out how to plan a tunnel through a mountain? Or why a dam doesn't break?
Are you curious about how our earth is structured and how resources can be used in a technically and environmentally compatible way?
Do you generally enjoy using modern technology and are you just as happy outdoors as you are making plans on the computer? Then you should definitely study geotechnical engineering and applied geology with us!
Note: The programme has been further developed and is currently undergoing accreditation. The final decision of the Accreditation Council on the further developments is still pending. Changes are therefore subject to change.
We do not have a minimum grade requirement for bachelor's programmes, nor do we charge tuition fees. We only charge a semester fee, which includes the Deutschland-Ticket for public transport.
You can find all the information you need about enrolment and deadlines here.
Fundamentals and advanced studiesStudying in a research network
In addition to natural sciences, engineering and technical fundamentals in areas such as mathematics, chemistry, surveying and geology, you can tackle exciting subject-specific content during your studies. Whether drilling technology, earthworks and foundation engineering or everything related to hydrology – we offer an extremely versatile and varied degree programme with plenty of practical experience through numerous excursions.
Our degree programme forms a competence network with the German Mining Museum, as a Leibniz research museum, and the Post-Mining Research Centre.
Classic full-time or full-time in combination with vocational training The choice is yours
For your full-time studies, we guarantee you a 4-day week without reducing the quality or scope of your studies. This means you have one fixed day for your plans, your job or your family.
The geotechnical engineering programme in the practical association combines training and study – it is full-time and runs on two tracks. You start with an apprenticeship and, from the third year of training, your full-time studies begin with us, tailored to your training. This will take you a little longer than a traditional full-time degree, but you will end up with two degrees.
Facts and figures – overview
Degree:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Duration:
6 semesters
Programme start:
Summer semester and winter semester
Entry requirements:
University Entrance Certificate (non-standard entry is also considered), the Bachelor programme is taught entirely in German. Proof of C1 must be provided.
Versatile careerJob with options
Geotechnical engineers work for mining companies, surveying and planning offices, public administrations, universities and scientific institutes. They deal with issues relating to the extraction, development and processing of raw materials (e.g. coal, ore, natural gas, oil, groundwater). They measure and collect geotechnical data, evaluate it and create geotechnical maps, profiles and plans.
Master's degreeContinue
And if you want to deepen your knowledge even further, continue your studies at THGA with a Master's degree in Georesource Engineering. This programme is unique in Germany and trains engineers to plan and implement the complex processes involved in mine closure and aftercare in positions of responsibility. It also deals with the extraction and processing of mineral raw materials.
The programme combines scientific and technical qualifications at the interface between mining surveying, geodesy and geotechnical engineering.
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