Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in biology, in geosciences, horticulture, forestry, agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, veterinary medicine, or another natural science degree with proof of modules comprising at least 15 credit points from the field of biodiversity sciences, in particular from the areas of systematics, evolution, ecology, in a quantitative and qualitative scope comparable to the bachelor's degree program in biology of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy of Freie Universität Bеrlin.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
IELTS
min 5
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
TOEFL pBT
min 500
TOEFL CBT
min 170
TOEFL iBT
min 80
UNIcert
min II
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by six years of English lessons in school (in secondary level 1 and secondary level 2 if the language level is not indicated on the certificate. Applicants who have obtained their degree at a foreign university or equivalent institution must provide proof of German language skills. This can be done by passing the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH) or by proving an equivalent level of knowledge according to the Regulations for the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Applicants at Freie Universität Berlin. No further information regarding the German language skills required.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecolοgу at Freie Universität Berlin depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD).
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.Sc. Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecolοgу
Freie Universität Berlin
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university, Uni-assist (VPD) → More info
Application fee
uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester).
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Location
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