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    Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc)

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    Aachen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    40
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits

    Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Aachen, DE.

    About the program

    Specialisation within Applied Geosciences MSc providing knowledge in structure, chemistry, and properties of geomaterials and functional materials including energy and nanomaterials. Focuses on experimental and analytical techniques such as laboratory training, microscopy, diffraction methods, geochemistry, with elective field trips and research at synchrotron/neutron facilities.

    Focus: both
    151-200 in Geology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) | 2 in Natural Sciences (Wirtschaftswoche 2020)

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    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    $13,200.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University online or in-person?
    Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University take to complete?
    Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    How large is the Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University cohort?
    Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University typically enrolls around 40 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied Geosciences - Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) (MSc) at RWTH Aachen University: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)