Dr. Frank Flechtner

Professor

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Biography

Frank Flechtner has been leading the Department of Physical Geodesy at the Technical University of Berlin since March 2013, as part of a joint professorship with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam German Research Centre for Geosciences. His research primarily focuses on global geomonitoring and gravity field analysis. At GFZ, he oversees Section 1.2, which concentrates on terrestrial methods for monitoring gravitational data from both ship and aircraft sources. His work encompasses data observation, evaluation, and interpretation within the realm of geodesy, contributing significantly to our understanding of the Earth's gravitational field dynamics.

Research Interests

Physical Geodesy Global Geomonitoring Gravity Field Analysis

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.