Master's program

The energy transition requires specialists who can develop reliable renewable energy sources. Unlike wind and solar power, deep geothermal energy provides a continuous supply and holds great potential for future climate‑neutral heat generation. Bavaria is one of Germany’s leading regions for deep geothermal energy. Its excellent geological conditions and the close proximity of numerous geothermal facilities offer students an outstanding level of practical experience.

The Friedrich‑Alexander‑University Erlangen-Nürnberg and the Technical University of Munich offer the Joint Degree Master’s Program “GeoThermie/GeoEnergie”.

The program combines the teaching and research expertise of seven faculties across both universities. The Ludwig‑Maximilians‑University Munich contributes its strengths in applied geophysics, and additional lecturers from industry ensure strong practical relevance.

The Geothermal Alliance Bavaria supports students as an important cooperation partner.

The program teaches relevant subjects holistically – from exploration and development to energy use and storage of resources. The courses offered are interdisciplinary and combine different locations:

• Modern exploration methods
• Main features of reservoir geology and petrology
• Rock mechanics, tectonics and stress field analysis
• Fundamentals of drilling, production and energy technology
• Business Administration
• Mining/environmental law and public participation

Most courses during the semester take place in Erlangen, while Munich hosts several intensive block courses.

Detailed information on the program as well as on application and admission can be found on the following pages:

• Website of the study program (Technical University of Munich)
• Website of the study program (Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen Nuremberg)
• Study program flyer for download (in German)

The program has been funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and Arts since 2016 as part of the Geothermal Alliance Bavaria.