Dr. Ulrike Kastrup

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Biography

Ulrike Kastrup is a faculty member at ETH Zurich, involved in the focusTerra initiative. Her work focuses on Earth and planetary sciences, emphasizing geophysics and geodesy. With a commitment to advancing scientific understanding, she actively contributes to a range of research projects and collaborations within the institution. Kastrup's research interests span a variety of topics, aiming to explore and innovate within her field, and she has been instrumental in several key studies related to the structural analysis of the Earth's subsurface. She plays a significant role in mentoring students and fostering academic growth within her department. Kastrup is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for future generations of geoscientists, promoting interdisciplinary approaches in her teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff

— Present

focusTerra • ETH Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Contributing to the focusTerra initiative, engaging in research and educational activities in Earth and planetary sciences.

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.