Dr. Sabine Dürig

Professor

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Biography

Sabine Dürig is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Biogeochemistry and contaminant dynamics in soil resources. Her research focuses on understanding the interactions between soil properties, pollutant behavior, and ecosystem functioning. Dürig has contributed to several projects aimed at improving soil management practices and mitigating the impact of contaminants on the environment. Through her academic career, she has developed expertise in analyzing soil samples and modeling contaminant transport and transformation processes. Sabine is dedicated to both teaching and research, mentoring students and guiding projects that address critical issues in soil science and environmental sustainability.

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.