Dr. Franz Kerschhofer

Distinguished Professor

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Biography

Franz Kerschhofer is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science. His research focuses on organic geochemistry, particularly the study of Palaeogene coals. Kerschhofer collaborates with a team of researchers including Martin Blumenberg, Jolanta Kus, Lutz Reinhardt, and Volker Thiel to explore the geochemical properties and formation processes of these coal deposits in regions such as Greenland and Svalbard. Through his research, Kerschhofer aims to contribute to the understanding of geosystem dynamics and the implications of these findings in broader ecological contexts.

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.