Studying geothermal energy and geoenergy at FAU and TUM
The Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) offer the Master's program Geothermics/Geoenergy in cooperation. The aim is to train highly qualified specialists in the field of geothermal energy for the growth market of renewable energies. The degree programme conveys relevant teaching content from the exploration and development of the resource to the energetic use and storage of thermal energy.
The relevant teaching content is imparted holistically – from the exploration and exploitation up to the use and storage of resources. The modules are offered in a combination of courses overlapping in location and subject:
- Modern Methods of Exploration
- Essentials of Eeservoir Geology and Petrology
- Rock Mechanics, Tectonics and Area of Tension Analysis
- Fundamentals of Drill, Extraction and Energy Techniques
- Business Economics
- Mining/Environmental Law and Civic Involvement
Employability
Last Update: 2023
With a rate of 100%, the study scheme offers excellent employability for the graduates: all students which graduated since 2019 currently work in professions/sectors with a geoscientific focus, 75% of them in Bavaria. After successfully completing their degree, 85% of the students work in assignments related to geothermal energy, 70% of them for geothermal operators or engineering offices that are active in near-surface and/or deep geothermal energy. 15% of the graduates are now scientifically active in the field of geothermal energy.
Important Information
Enrollment
The initial enrollment is at FAU. Since the Master's program is a joint degree, you also have to subscribe at TU Munich via www.campus.tum.de. The subscription is open after the first semester between the 15th and 28th of March. All relevant information and a detailed "how-to-subscribe@TUM" guide is available here (German only).
Structure and Place of Study
The Masters Degree has a standard length of four semesters. During the first three semesters, you will be based in Erlangen. However, you will participate in lectures in Munich for up to 2 days per week during the second and third semesters. The travelling cost will be reimbursed. During the fourth semester you are free to pick a thesis topic which is supervised by lecturers from either Erlangen or Munich.
Study Scheme Coordination
TUM: Prof. Michael Drews