Dr. Sandrine Ritter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sandrine Ritter is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich, specializing in geophysics. Her research focuses on the processes involved in subduction initiation and the associated magmatic fingerprints. Her work aims to understand the dynamics of subduction zones through numerical modeling and empirical observations, particularly in the context of the Izu-Bonin-Mariana system. Sandrine is involved in various collaborative projects that explore the geophysical characteristics of these regions, contributing to the broader understanding of plate tectonics and volcanic activity.

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.