Study program
University
City
University of Freiburg
Environmental Sciences [English Track]
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Bioengineering, Geosciences, Renewable Energy, Environmental Studies, Environmental Chemistry
Sustainability Green Tech
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free / € 1500
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Course Description
The M.Sc in Environmental Sciences at the University of Freiburg offers application-oriented and research-driven training. Students become experts in understanding the impact of humans on ecosystems and the environment.
The mandatory core modules teach students research skills, processes and functioning of ecosystems, environmental policies, and economics. Practical relevance is maintained through a 7-week internship.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in a forestry or environmental science program.
Technical requirements in general: 50 ECTS from the areas of natural sciences and forestry sciences, social and economic sciences and quantitative methods.
Additionally technical requirements for the different elective tracks:
- Landnutzung und Naturschutz: 25 ECTS from the areas of ecology and ecosystem management.
- Ökologie des Klimawandels: 25 ECTS from the fields of ecosystemic connections and ecological foundations.
- Environmental Modelling and GIS: 25 ECTS from the areas of numerical and imaging computer applications as well as quantitative methods or scientific fundamentals.
- Wildlife and Biodiversity: 25 ECTS from the areas of ecological and population biology.
- Biomaterials and Bioenergy: 25 ECTS from the areas of biology and utilization techniques of renewable raw materials, as well as chemistry and other natural sciences.
Proof of knowledge of species or programming languages is required in some cases.
GPA (German System) 2.90
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English CEFR English
min C1
TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
PTE Academic
min 76
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
TOEFL pBT
min 637
TOEIC
min 945
Telc English B2-C1 University
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Applications are open from:
Winter semester:March 20 (German)March 20 (EU)March 20 (Non EU)
Summer semester:
Spring semester:
Application Procedure & Selection
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
The following documents are needed for a successful application:
- Signed confirmation form.
- Letter of motivation (check the guideline for the letter of motivation on the program page).
- B.Sc. Degree.
- Current transcript.
- Language certificate/proficiency (see language requirements).
- If applicable, evidence of work experience, trainee, internship, or stays abroad.
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