FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Physical Geography: Climate and Environmental Scienсеs

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Environmental Science, Meteorology, Climate Studies, Physical Geography
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only & German language course
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jul
Summer semester: 31 Jan
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Both semesters
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in physical geography or a related subject as well as basic technical skill sets, e.g. GIS or programming/scripting. Note that the examination regulations require you to have at least 30 ECTS (40 ECTS starting summer term 2021 onwards) in one or more geography-related subjects (e.g. ecology, climatology/meteorology, GIS, soil science and geomorphology, hydrology, forestry, and environmental physics).

Applications without specific motivation letter, with too little geography-related background, or from entirely technical subjects (e.g., mechanical engineering) will be dismissеd.

GPA (German System) 2.30
GPA Comment

Please be aware of the minimum bachelor entry grade of at least 2.3 or better (without additional exam) or 2.3-2.5 (with the additional exam). Grades below this threshold will be excluded from further review. Grades refer to the German higher education system or equivalеnt.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
IELTS
min 5.5
TOEFL CBT
min 210
TOEFL iBT
min 80
TOEFL pBT
min 547
LCCI Certificates
min Level 2 grades "Merit" and "Distinction" and level 3 grades "pass"
Telc English B2-C1 University
min B2
TOEIC
min 785
UNIcert
min II
languageGerman
CEFR German
min A1
Goethe-Zertifikat
min A1
telc Deutsch
min A1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes

Additional information:
The proficiency of basic knowledge of German (A1) has to be proven within the first academic year.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Location


No location found

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website