The interdisciplinary study program Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) at Jacobs University has been designed to bridge between terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments, and to create a holistic view of planet Earth in its cosmic neighborhood. ESS combines traditional geoscience disciplines like Geochemistry, Geophysics, and Oceanography with Planetary and Space Sciences to prepare our graduates for topical challenges and research questions such as the management and sustainable exploration of natural resources, the study of Earth’s climate and oceans, solar-terrestrial connections, life in extreme environments, and the origin of our planet. The study program Earth and Space Sciences at Jacobs University Bremen received best marks in the 2009 and 2012 CHE rankings, and made it to the first place of the list in both rounds. Specialization areas: Geophysics and Planetary Sciences Oceanography Geochemistry Resources and Environment

The study of Earth and Space Sciences will give you an excellent foundation for future careers in fields as diverse as engineering, geosciences, the life sciences, climate research, work in international space agencies or theoretical physics research. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes a transdisciplinary view of the world, relies on a mixture of theoretical and hands-on practical work, and focuses on problem-solving skills that are also in high demand in a variety of career paths. Moreover, in this major, teaching and teamwork, helpdesks and personal training will provide you with a sound background in the natural sciences and mathematics. Mandatory courses in the humanities and soft skills acquired in seminars, laboratory courses and field trips will prepare you for a leading role in today’s world. We strive to equip you with state-of-the-art expertise, knowledge and a professional flexibility that will enable you to work at the forefront of research, in industry and in academia. As with graduates in the other sciences less than half take up careers closely related to their chosen degree subject. A majority of graduates find equally rewarding careers in other areas, for which they are very well suited by their general scientific training and the wide range of core skills developed during their degree courses. Career opportunities include: Exploration and production - searching and managing of natural resources such as fossil fuels, metals, renewables both on land and in the ocean Managing and environmental - investigating and monitoring ground conditions associated with construction, planning, land/ocean use, reclamation of contaminated land/seafloor, and waste disposal. Geological surveying - collecting surface and subsurface geological information, onshore and offshore, for geological, geophysical and geochemical maps and databases. Education and research - teaching and research in universities; teaching in schools and colleges; museum work. Developing methods and strategies for renewable energy Planning satellite missions for Space Agencies Becoming a staff astronomer at observatories such as the European Southern Observatory (ESO) Working in Space and Aeronautics Industry Working as Science Journalist Pursuing a University career in Geosciences Ocean sciences Applied and theoretical physics Resource management Astronomy/Physics