Dr. Sarah Hülsen

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Biography

Sarah is a PhD student at the Weather Climate Risks Group (WCR) at ETH Zurich. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Systems Policy from ETH Zurich and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts Sciences with a major in Earth & Environmental Science from Amsterdam University College. Sarah's research focuses on the impact of extreme weather events on ecosystems and the services they provide to society. Her interests include ecosystem resilience, climate change, and socio-ecological vulnerability. She has gained practical experience working as a land and water management consultant in East Africa and has also interned with the Public Sector Solutions team at Swiss Re.

Research Interests

Awards

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Original Overall Student Poster Presentation

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Shortlisted (Top 10)

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.