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Leipzig University

Joint International Master's Programme in Sustainable Develoрmеnt

M.Sc. (Master of Science)/M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Sustainability, Development Studies
M.Sc. /M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 15 Mar
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
€ 800
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
without admission restriction 
Application:
directly at University
Study mode:
On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
Graz: 0 € [EU students] for 4+2 semesters; 726,72 € [non-EU students] per semester. Leipzig: 800 € per semester plus the semester fee. Venice: Tuition fees are calculated on the basis of your incοmе.

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering, natural sciences, environmental sciences, economics, or social sciences.

Required ECTS credits: 180.

As an applicant, you must demonstrate your research skills, basic knowledge of the natural and/or social sciences, and a general understanding of the thematic areas of sustainable development and intervention strategies. Adequate preparation for natural science tracks might include courses in biology, chemistry, earth science, geography, geology, physics, or technical sciences. For the social science tracks, as a prospective student, you might have taken courses in economics, human geography, law, management, planning, political sciences, or sociology.

Specific admission requirements for Leipzig University as an entrance university:

Bachelor’s degree focusing mainly on economic, social, earth, or natural science and related to sustainability topics (this reference can also be proven by corresponding professional experiencе).

Work Experience

Professional experience of at least one year after completion of your bachelor’s degree (for Leipzig University as an entrance universitу).

Additional Qualification
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Language Requirements


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

languageEnglish
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Specification: At least C1.
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: At least 180 points.
IELTS
min 6.5
Specification: Not less than 6.0 in the writing section.
TOEFL iBT
min 93
TOEFL pBT
min 580
TOEFL CBT
min 237
CEFR English
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no

Additional information:
The language certificate must not be older than two years at the time of admission to the program (May/June). Exception for providing English language certificates are English-native-speaking applicants and those who successfully completed an English-taught bachelor's program.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines


Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
without admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
directly at University
Application Fee:

none

Application Documents


  1. Curriculum vitae (CV).
  2. Motivation statement.
  3. Copy of passport (ID page with a photograph).
  4. Language certificate (see language requirements).
  5. Bachelor's diploma/certificate.
  6. Transcript of records/diploma supplement.
  7. Two signed letters of recommendation.
  8. Information about courses relevant to the application.
  9. GPA and information about the grading system used at your university.

Leipzig, as an entrance university, also requires proof of at least one year of professional experience after completion of the bachelor's degreе.

Location


1
Leipzig University

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website