Specialty 103 «Earth Sciences» prepares specialists in researching the structure, composition, processes, and resource base of the planet — from the depths of the Earth's crust to the hydrosphere and atmosphere.
Main Study Areas:
Geology and Geophysics: prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits (oil, gas, minerals, groundwater), analysis of seismic activity and tectonics.
Hydrology and Oceanology: assessment of water resources, quality and dynamics of surface and groundwater, monitoring of water bodies.
Meteorology and Climatology: analysis of atmospheric processes, weather forecasting, study of climate change and extreme meteorological phenomena.
GIS and Earth Remote Sensing (ERS): mapping, satellite imagery processing, creation of geographic information systems for spatial analysis.
Key Disciplines:
General and Historical Geology
Hydrology, Meteorology, and Climatology
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Topography
Geophysical and Geochemical Research Methods
Earth Remote Sensing and Aerospace Mapping
Graduate Career Roles:
Geologist / Geophysicist / Hydrogeologist
Meteorologist / Climatologist / Hydrologist
GIS Specialist, Mapping Engineer
Specialist in Geodesy and Geoinformation Analysis
Engineering Geology Specialist in Construction
Primary Employment Sectors:
Geological exploration, oil and gas, and mining companies; construction and engineering design organizations; State Service of Geology and Mineral Resources of Ukraine; Hydrometeorological Center, aerospace agencies; environmental and consulting firms; research institutes (National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine).
Training is conducted at the Department of Geoinformation Technologies and Space Monitoring of the Earth (407)
Training is provided under the following degree programs:
| Educational Program | Degree Level | Mode of Study | Duration of Study |
| Space Monitoring of the Earth | Bachelor based on complete general secondary education | Full-time and Part-time | 3 years and 10 months |
| Remote Aerospace Research | Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time and Part-time | 4 years |