Energy and raw materials (Bachelor)

Global energy demand is increasing by several percent every year. The same applies to a large number of metals and other mineral raw materials. In just a few years, this demand can no longer be met using current methods and technologies. In order to conserve and sustainably use the resources of planet Earth, we therefore need to rethink society as a whole and make enormous technical progress in all areas of the provision and use of energy and raw materials. As a high-tech country, Germany plays a leading role in the introduction and implementation of the necessary measures. As a result, the demand for well-trained specialists is high for the large number of corporations, companies and service providers as well as authorities and research institutions in the energy and raw materials sector and the range of applications is very diverse.

• Construction raw materials and mining industry
• Processing and recycling industry
• Energy production and distribution companies
• Drilling companies
• Natural gas and oil companies
• Natural gas supply and storage companies
• Planning and engineering offices
• Municipal water and energy suppliers
• Authorities and universities

Clausthal University of Technology has a long tradition in raw materials, energy and materials science and, thanks to this special expertise, offers excellent conditions for imparting the latest scientific and technical knowledge for professional practice and further research. The Bachelor's degree course in Energy and Raw Materials makes use of the broad range of courses offered at Clausthal University of Technology and, thanks to its high practical relevance, offers a first academic degree that qualifies students for a career as well as a sound basis for continuing their university education in a Master's degree course, e.g. Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental and Process Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering.

The Bachelor's degree program in Energy and Raw Materials is divided into two fields of study:

• Energy and Raw Materials Supply Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering

Both fields of study have a large number of identical basic modules in natural sciences and engineering, business administration and law, as well as specialized modules based on these. In addition to the compulsory modules, a range of elective options are offered for in-depth study or specialization.

Energy and raw materials supply engineering

• Natural and Geosciences
• Extraction technology in open-cast and underground mining
• Processing technology
• Surveying
• Soil and rock mechanics
• Occupational safety and health protection
• Mining and environmental law
• Business administration
• Data processing and computer science

Petroleum Engineering

• Natural and Geosciences
• Deep Drilling Technology
• Petroleum / Natural Gas Reservoir Engineering
• Crude oil / natural gas extraction
• Petroleum / Natural Gas Production Engineering
• Geothermal energy
• Occupational safety and health protection
• Mining and environmental law
• Business administration
• Data processing and information technology

A total of 8 weeks of work placement must be completed. A 4-week basic internship must be completed before starting the degree course. Upon request, it is possible to complete the basic internship by the beginning of the 3rd semester. The 4-week specialist internship can be completed during the semester break.

Phone: +49 5323 72-2225
Fax: +49 5323 72-2371
E-mail: ba.ervt@tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Mining
Erzstraße 20
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Phone: +49 5323 72-2068
Fax: +49 5323 72-3146
E-mail: bettina.jenei@tu-clausthal.de
Institute of Subsurface Energy Systems
Agricolastraße 10
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld