Dr. Carolina Carvalho

Professor

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Biography

Carolina Fernandes Moreira de Carvalho is a Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Surface Earth Evolution. Her research interests focus on understanding the processes that govern changes in the Earth's surface over geological time scales, integrating aspects of geology and environmental science. With a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students, she emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex environmental challenges. Her academic contributions include various peer-reviewed publications on topics related to geomorphology, sedimentology, and earth system science, contributing significantly to the field's knowledge base.

Research Interests

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.