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Study program
University
City

Justus Liebig University Giessen
Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Subjects: Biology, Economic and Public Policy, Ecosystem Sciences, Public Policy
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Application open all year
Application Deadlines
16 Months (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€ 4595 / € 13860
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: September
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- Tuition fee for EU applicants is 9,190 € per year, and for non-EU applicants is 27,720 € per year.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate life sciences discipline, such as biology, agriculture, or environmental science (including zoology, ecology, geology, and biochemistry) as well engineering and physics. Geography and political science degrees are also considered but will be reviewed by the Global Change Committee separately.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
GPA Rate 2.48
GPA Comment
A bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with honours 2(2) (GPA 2.48 or higher) or an international equivalent is required.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: No band less than 6.0 in each element.
Specification: No band less than 6.0 in each element.
TOEFL iBT
min 100
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
Applicants who obtained a previous degree from an English-speaking university may be exempted from this requirement.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines

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Winter Semester
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Winter Semester: open all year

Winter Semester: open all year

Winter Semester: open all year
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at the University
Application Fee:
none
Application Documents
The following documents are required to be submitted:
- Official transcripts of prior university results with a breakdown of all module grades.
- One academic reference.
- A copy of the birth certificate or passport.
- Proof of English language competence for non-native English speakers only (see language requirements).