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University of Bayreuth
Environmental Geography
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Geography, Environmental Studies
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Jun
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
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 points.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
A final grade of 'good' or better (2,5 on the German grading scale).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
CEFR English
min B2
TOEFL iBT
min 90
IELTS
min 6.5
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
CEFR German
min A1
Specification: Can be obtained during the first year of the program.
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.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Winter Semester: -
Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 01 (German)March 01 (EU)March 01 (Non EU)
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
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.