Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Physical Geography or a related discipline like Geo-Ecology or Landscape Ecology.
You have a strong background in at least two of the following subjects, Biogeography, Climatology, Geomorphology, and a profound basis in methods such as statistics, and GIS.
If you are not yet able to submit your degree certificate, you can still temporarily enroll for one semester if you have already earned at least 135 ECTS pοints.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
Bachelor's degree with examination grade of 'good' (2.5) or better in Geography or Geo-Ecology, or equivalent degrее
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 80
IELTS
min 6.5
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: At least B.
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Pass or better.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least C.
TOEFL ITP
min 543
UNIcert
min II
German
CEFR German
min A1 Specification: Can be obtained during the first year of the program.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Evidence for English language proficiency can also be provided by a German Abitur certificate if B2 is shown in it. German language knowledge can also be proven with an A1 certificate IIK Bayreuth.
Application & Admission
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Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction, but ability test
Admission Test/Interview:
aptitude test
Application:
directly at university
Application Documents
Curriculum vitae: you can download and fill out the template provided on the course application page.
Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula: This will be available as an Excel sheet on CAMPUSonline.
English language certificates (see language requirements).
German language certificate (see language requirements).
Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
Skype name.
Bachelor's degree transcript of records (or for comparable degree) including subjects and grades - at least 135 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2,5" or better on the German grading system, in original language + certified translation in German or English.
Bachelor's degree grading scale with the maximum grade and the minimum final grade required to be awarded the degree – not for passing individual courses (must be issued by your university), in original language + certified translation in German or English.
Written presentation of course-specific competencies: Motivation letter.
The certified translations in German or English are only required if the document was not issued in German or Εnglish.
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