Dr. Martin Saar

Professor

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Biography

Martin O. Saar is a full professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on geothermal energy, hydrogeology, and environmental geophysics, particularly the study of geofluids and their properties. He has led numerous research projects aimed at improving our understanding of groundwater systems and their characterization. With an active role in teaching, Saar offers several courses, including Hydrogeology and Geothermal Energy, which reflect his expertise and commitment to education within geosciences. He holds an ORCID ID of 0000-0002-4869-6452, marking his contributions to academic publications and research in his field.

Research Interests

Geothermal Energy Hydrogeology Environmental Geophysics Geofluids

Courses

Hydrogeology Hydrogeological Field Course Case Studies in Exploration Environmental Geophysics Geothermal Energy Spring Course: Characterisation Groundwater Systems

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.