University of Potsdam

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Agriculture, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Summer semester:  15 Feb
Winter semester:  15 Aug
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Both semesters)
Duration
Free
Tuition fees (per semester)
Starting
Both semesters
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Application:
Uni-Assist
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements

Qualification Requirements

Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics, biology, or another natural science, or a scientifically oriented degree in environmental science, agricultural science, forestry, or earth sciences.

Required ECTS credits: 180.

At least 20 CPs must be from modules focused on ecology or evolutionary biology.

Language Requirements

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

languageEnglish
CERF English
min B2
IELTS
min 6
Specification: At least 5 in each field.
TOEFL iBT
min 75
UNIcert
min II
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: At least B.
languageGerman
CERF German
min A2
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university
Additional information:
English language skills can also be proven by a certificate of a German general higher education entrance qualification with documentation of English as a foreign language during the qualifying phase, or a certificate of a higher education entrance qualification with the confirmation of the B2 level, a certificate of a degree from an English-language degree program at an accredited institution of higher education, or a certificate of a general higher education entrance qualification from an English-taught course of education and acquired in a country with English as the official language. Applicants who are not Germans must provide proof of German language proficiency.

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Applications are open from:
Winter semester:April 01 (German)April 01 (EU)April 01 (Non EU)
Summer semester:November 01 (German)November 01 (EU)November 01 (Non EU)
In 12 days free webinar
How to apply via Uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection

Mode of admission:
without admission restriction
Admission test/interview:
None
Application:
Uni-Assist
Application Fee:
free of charge

Application Documents

  1. Completed and signed admissions application. The admission application is the document that is compiled as a result of your online application on uni-assist.
  2. Simple copy (i.e. uncertified) of the German- or English-language graduation certificate from your first degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Diplom, Magister).
    If your graduation or preliminary certificate is in a language other than German or English, then you must submit a German or English translation certified by a sworn translator, along with a simple copy of this document.
    If documentation of your first professional qualification is not yet available by the admission application deadline, you can still apply for admission. You must have (with a transcript of records, uncertified will suffice):
    1. At least 140 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 180 CP.
    2. At least 170 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 210 CP.
    3. At least 200 CP in a bachelor's degree with a total requirement of 240 CP.
  3. Diploma Supplement: a simple copy (i.e. uncertified) of the diploma supplement or other relevant documentation from your university regarding all coursework completed for your first professional degree.  You may also submit the module manual or the study and examination regulations of your degree program to evidence your qualification. If this coursework was completed at an institution of higher education other than the University of Potsdam, then this proof must include information regarding the credit points, form, content, and the examination modalities.
  4. If applicable, a placement notification for the first semester.
  5. Proof of English and German (if applicable) language skills (see language requirements).

Further Information

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