Subsurface Engineering (SubSurf)

The Master's programme in Subsurface Engineering is a specialised post-graduate programme that offers a fascinating teaching and research curriculum in the field of civil engineering, geosciences and underground engineering. The Master's course of study is embedded in a strong research environment with an excellent international reputation, which involves worldwide experts in a wide research area including tunnel engineering, geosciences, geothermal energy and geotechnical engineering. All courses and lectures of the Master's programme are held in English. Most of the lecturers spend an important part of their career in countries abroad, thus having profound teaching skills paired with a lot of international experience. The Master's programme in Subsurface Engineering takes four semesters (two years) to complete. After the first semester with fundamental courses, depending on their own qualifications, students can choose to focus on two directions to deepen their knowledge: Geotechnics and Tunnelling Subsurface Characterisation and Utilisation The Master's programme starts every winter semester and takes four semesters (two years) to complete. During the first semester, all students attend basic courses in geology, hydrology and computational methods. During the second and third semesters, students complete some compulsory and several elective courses. The fourth semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis. Students are free to either write their Master's theses in an academic environment at various university departments or in the industry while being supported by a lecturer in the Master's programme. Due to the faculty's close connections to the industry, support can be offered to students in finding a suitable company with which to cooperate. After completion of the programme, the successful candidates are awarded the title Master of Science (MSc) by the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. PDF Download