Master
Earth, Climate and Technology ( formerly Applied Earth Sciences)
★ StudyPath verdict
8.0/10
Best for students interested in technical solutions for climate and sustainability challenges. Weigh the strong TU Delft reputation against the need for solid quantitative skills.
Tuition · Intl
↗?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 7.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗226
DUO ↓59% ↗
Intl. %
↗33%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
7.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
11 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗96%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,230
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
The world population is growing & so is our need for clean forms of energy & critical raw materials for solar panels, electronic devices, & windmills. We also need to understand how climate change & other processes impacts our environment, the earth & climate system, & thus our daily lives & those of future generations. Do you aspire to be an engineer that helps move society toward a sustainable future?
The programme has two tracks:
* Climate & Earth Observation: Monitor, analyse & predict the state of our planet, from sea level rise & storms, to heat waves, flooding, & land subsidence. Gain the skills to tackle challenges such as precise weather forecasting, renewable energy planning, mitigation of geohazards, biodiversity protection, & the monitoring of infrastructure on land and at sea
* Subsurface Energy & Resource Engineering: The subsurface has the potential to help with the energy transition & our need for critical raw materials for every day technologies. Learn how geological processes shape the subsurface & develop engineering skills to design safe, efficient, & sustainable solutions for geothermal energy, CO₂ and hydrogen storage, & responsible resource extraction
* We've changed our name to Earth, Climate & Technology. Since the official name change is a lengthy process, you'll currently find us listed on Studielink under ‘Applied Earth Sciences’.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsField tripGroup discussionIndividual assignmentIntegration moduleLab workLecture
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft is the largest and oldest Dutch public technical university, founded in 1842. Ranked #47 worldwide and consistently in the top 20 for engineering subjects. Known for cutting-edge research in aerospace, water management, and sustainable energy, with alumni including famous architect Rem Koolhaas.
Living in Delft
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
104k
Quaint, historic, and academic. Delft feels like a traditional Dutch town but with a strong international student presence. The city is peaceful yet vibrant, perfect for focused study.
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Tracks from HOVI
Climate and Earth Observation ↗Specialisation
Monitor, analyse and predict the state of our planet, from sea level rise and storms, to heat waves, flooding, and land subsidence. In the Climate & Earth Observation track, you wi…
Subsurface Energy & Resource Engineering ↗Specialisation
The energy transition and rising demand for critical raw materials are changing how we use and understand the subsurface. The Track Subsurface Energy & Resource Engineering in the …
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: geologie, fysische geografie
Median starting salary (field)€3,230/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating96%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field79%
Permanent contract56%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs18%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Geologen en geofysici10%
Cartografen en landmeetkundigen6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree68%
Women among first-years41%
International students33%
Say workload is “just right”56%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 27 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.5
Would choose again4
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-04-01
Upcoming open days
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 7.0
- TOEFL internet based: 100
Scholarships
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence ScholarshipsFull tuition fees per year plus contribution for living expenses
Internships
?No data yet
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