
Biosphere Reserves Management (BIОΜ)
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at university
- Study Mode:
- On campus
Course Description
Explore the future of sustainable development with the international Master's programme in Biosphere Reserves Management (BIOM) at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development. This unique course delves into the heart of sustainability issues, offering an integrative approach to finding local solutions to global challenges. Focused on the practical and theoretical aspects of biosphere reserve management, students gain expertise in developing participatory sustainability strategies, understanding ecosystems, and navigating diverse land use concepts. The programme also addresses cultural and socio-economic factors, preparing graduates to effectively implement UNESCO's "Man and the Biosphere" programme and enhance the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in:
- International Forest Ecosystem Management (IFEM, B.Sc.), Landscape Management and Nature Conservation (LaNu, B.Sc.), and Organic Farming and Marketing (ÖLV, B.Sc.) at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development.
- Ecosystem management, sustainable management of natural resources, and the study of social-ecological systems, especially in the following areas:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture,
- Biology,
- Environmental and Resource Economics,
- Environmental Planning, Spatial Planning,
- Environmental Sciences (except for Environmental Engineering),
- Geography, Geology, Geo-Ecology,
- Landscape Ecology, Landscape Management and Planning,
- Nature Conservation,
- Pedagogical Education (if both subjects relate to the above fields).
- Other degrees related to sustainability who have acquired at least 18 ECTS credits in natural or ecological sciences. Applicants must be able to present and prove these fundamentals in natural or ecological sciences in tabular form in an attachment to the application letter.
- Other degrees who have at least one year of relevant professional experience may also apply. The head of the study program decides on the recognition.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS crеdits: 180.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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(Starting: October)
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Documents for uni-assist application:
The following application documents (references/certificates, etc.) must be uploaded exclusively online in the application portal (My Assist). Please note that this list is not complete and uni-assist e.V. may request additional documents.
- A copy of the university degree certificate including grade average and transcript of records (if the original is not issued in German or English, a certified German or English translation by a sworn translator is additionally required), see also country information uni-assist.
- A copy of the university entrance qualification (if the original is not issued in German or English, a certified German or English translation by a sworn translator is additionally required). Exception: if the high school graduation certificate is regarded as proof of language proficiency, an officially certified copy must be submitted.
- If required: Proof of English language skills (see language requirements).
- Other certificates (academic or professional experience, internships, etc.).
- Curriculum Vitae.
- If necessary, further documents that serve as proof of academic suitability (e.g. motivation letter).
Foreign certificates must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
In case of admission, the university entrance qualification or the master's entrance qualification must be submitted as a certified copy or shown in the original for enrolmеnt.
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