The energy transition is one of the most pressing issues of our time. In order to make the supply of energy to private households and industry climate-neutral and crisis-proof, the focus is on sustainable sources of energy generation. Geothermal energy is one of these sources and is also an important global growth market. Students on this degree programme approach the subject on a wide variety of levels. In addition to geothermal energy, the theoretical training also includes hydrochemistry as well as business and legal fundamentals. In practical terms, students learn about various methods for tapping geothermal energy in the form of heat and cold. In the university's own teaching and research mine and on modern test rigs, they learn how to utilise the potential under their feet for an environmentally friendly heat supply by analysing mine water, drilling holes or using virtual avatars in underground tunnels.

The course will consist of two blocks in the first semester. One for the engineering degree programme and one for the geosciences degree programme. Depending on the undergraduate Bachelor's degree, only one of the two blocks needs to be taken. This is followed in semesters two and three by the modules for geothermal energy, deep geothermal energy, hydrogeochemistry, business administration and law.

Note: The information on the degree programme is still provisional and not legally binding. The degree programme is currently being developed and will be offered for the first time in the summer semester of 2025. Applications are possible as of now.

The degree program is a German-language degree program. Click here for an overview of English Master's degree programs.