Environment and Georesources Management
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Study geology, earth sciences, natural resources, and sustainability in an interdisciplinary program: energy resources, geothermal energy, water supplies, minerals, and soils - the Earth’s resources form the foundation of the economy, energy supply, and social development. At the same time, we must protect the soil, subsurface, and natural habitats, secure supply chains, and respect ecological limits. In the study program Environment and Georesource Management at KIT, you will address precisely these challenges: you will combine geosciences, engineering, economics and environmental law in a forward-oriented program with a focus on sustainability, the circular economy, and responsible resource management.
Sustainable Management of Georesources: between Mining, Recycling, and Climate Protection. The development and use of georesources - from traditional raw materials and energy resources to groundwater - requires in-depth knowledge of geology and the geosciences. At the same time, economic conditions, global supply chains, social acceptance, environmental and mining laws, and political governance play a central role - all of which you will explore during your studies.
This program is a great fit for you if you're interested in topics such as sustainable resource management, the energy transition, the circular economy or environmental and spatial planning, and want to play an active role in shaping them.
Typical academic backgrounds include earth sciences, geoecology, environmental engineering, mineral resources engineering as well as environmental or resource management or related natural science or engineering programs.
Key Program Features
- • interdisciplinary combination of geosciences
- engineering
- economics and environmental law in one degree program • strong focus on sustainability
- circular economy and responsible resource management • linking theory and practice relating to raw materials
- energy (e.g. geothermal energy) and environmental issues • training for interface roles between technology
- management
- politics and law • broad range of topics: from mining and recycling to climate
- environmental and natural hazard management • flexible study structure with consecutive bachelor's and master's degree programs and specialization options • practical preparation for complex future tasks such as energy transition
- securing raw materials and sustainable spatial planning
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Environment and Georesources Management degree program at KIT, you will have a combination of geosciences, engineering, economics and environmental law. This opens up a wide range of career paths for you - from technical project work to strategic tasks in planning, consulting, administration or research.
Important professional fields include the raw materials industry and raw materials management. Here you will work with topics such as deposits, supply chains and the circular economy, analyze raw material deposits, evaluate projects and develop strategies for sustainable use and recycling.
You can also work in energy and water supply. With your knowledge of energy resources, geothermal energy, underground and water supplies, you will plan and support projects, evaluate resources and develop sustainable supply concepts, taking into account the legal framework.
In environmental and spatial planning as well as in public authorities, you will work on environmental impact assessments, infrastructure and raw materials projects or approval procedures. This also includes topics such as final disposal, geological storage and strategic spatial planning.
Other opportunities include consulting, expert opinions and the insurance industry, for example in risk analyses of natural hazards or sustainability strategies. If you want to work scientifically, you can also go into research and development, for example on recycling, energy, geological storage or the sustainable use of resources.
You will also be particularly in demand to manage complex projects, for example in mining, CO₂ storage, infrastructure or energy projects as well as international resource and supply chain projects.
With a master's degree, you will also qualify for more responsible positions, for example in strategic resource management, public administration, industry or consulting.
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Environment and Georesources Management are based on the current admission regulations:
• bachelor's degree
an above-average bachelor's degree (or at least an equivalent degree) in Environment and Georesources Management (or a degree program with essentially the same content) at a university, university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education or at a foreign university. The above-average grade is measured by the average final grade of the bachelor's students in the bachelor's degree program Environment and Georesources Management at KIT in the last three years. The degree program must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements
you must provide evidence of the following achievements in your bachelor's degree or as part of other degree programs:
Geology to the extent of 30 CP
of which at least 5 CP are in field training in the geosciences and
at least 5 CP in geoinformatics
Physics to the extent of 5 CP
Chemistry to the extent of 5 CP
Mathematics to the extent of 10 CP
Law to the extent of 5 CP
Economics to the extent of 5 CP
additional achievements in Natural Sciences, Geosciences or Engineering to the extent of 20 CP
• Geology to the extent of 30 CP
of which at least 5 CP are in field training in the geosciences and
at least 5 CP in geoinformatics
• Physics to the extent of 5 CP
• Chemistry to the extent of 5 CP
• Mathematics to the extent of 10 CP
• Law to the extent of 5 CP
• Economics to the extent of 5 CP
• additional achievements in Natural Sciences, Geosciences or Engineering to the extent of 20 CP
• of which at least 5 CP are in field training in the geosciences and
• at least 5 CP in geoinformatics
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: September 30 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Language German
- Duration 4 semesters
- Credits 120 ECTS
