Are you looking for a degree that combines knowledge of the Earth with engineering? Do you want to develop solutions for challenges related to climate change, the energy transition, and the availability of scarce resources?
Then Earth, Climate and Technology is the programme for you!
In this English-taught bachelor's programme, you will apply your technical knowledge to the part of the Earth that closely interacts with our environment, from the atmosphere to a few kilometres deep into the Earth's crust. You'll learn how to study climate change using models and satellite data, and how to address its impacts on the planet. You will delve into technical solutions for the energy transition, such as geothermal energy and CO2 storage, which can help secure our future sustainable energy supply. Additionally, you'll explore sustainable ways to extract the natural resources needed for solar panels, wind turbines, and the batteries of electric cars.
No other programme offers this unique combination of engineering and Earth sciences. On top of that, you'll be challenged in the fields of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
Required courses: Mathematics B, Physics and Chemistry
Form: Full time- on campus
Study abroad: Fieldwork within the curriculum
New programme, new name! To align with societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition and the availability of scarce resources, we will launch an updated programme in September 2025. This also includes a new name! On this website you will find all information about the renewed bachelor's programme Earth, Climate and Technology. Interested in applying? Since the official name change is a lengthy process, for the time being you will find us listed on Studielink under ‘Technische Aardwetenschappen’. Everyone who starts in 2025 or later, will receive a bachelor diploma Earth, Climate and Technology after graduation.
I was determined to work on subjects which revolved around sustainability or the environment. This BSc programme was a perfect fit. I would certainly make the same decision again; especially now that the programme is focusing even more on the global challenges of today and the future!
―
Renske Free,
graduated in 2022
Ever since I can remember I’ve had a huge fascination with how the Earth and its different processes work. I thought this BSc programme would be the best way to dive into that curiosity.
Elephants, monkeys, giraffes, polar bears and lions, BSc student Karian Bruyndonckx enjoys the company of these creatures on her daily lunchtime stroll through the zoo. But while other visitors admire the animals, Karian sees something entirely different. She has a unique perspective on the zoo, one that reaches deep beneath the surface…
"It has been a dream to try and help countries after natural hazards by using the knowledge and skills learned during my bachelor. For my bachelor thesis, I decided to research whether satellite data could be used to assess the damage of an earthquake on the environment, buildings and infrastructure."
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The difference with Earth Sciences is that at Earth, Climate and Technology at TU Delft, you will learn how to combine knowledge about the earth with engineering. As an EC&T engineer, you will be the expert on technical solutions devised to deal with our earth in a more sustainable manner.
