TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences

Natural Resources Management and Develoрmеnt

M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Sc.
Degree
English
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 31 Mar/10 Jun
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter Semester
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Study Mode:
On campus

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Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Proof of relation to natural resources management through the previous studies of a minimum of 15 ECΤS.

GPA (German System) 3.00
GPA Comment

Bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 3,0 (according to the German System with 1,0 the best grade and 4,0 the minimum passing gradе).

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.

languageEnglish
IELTS
min 6
TOEFL iBT
min 79
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE)
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university

Additional information:
Native speakers as well as applicants with a certified Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a university degree (both acquired completely in English) will also be considered. TOEFL itp (institutional testing program) certificates will not be accepted. Test scores (or other proof of English language proficiency) must be no older than five years and are to be presented at the time of application.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines



Special Deadline Case:
Winter Semester: The deadline for application for DAAD scholarships is September 30th of the previous year.

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction 
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

Application Documents


The following application documents are required:

  1. Curriculum vitae (in tabular form, English language).
  2. Graduation certificate.
  3. Academic record of university study.
  4. Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements).
  5. A letter of motivation explaining:
    1. Personal understanding of Natural Resources Management and Development (one sentence).
    2. Motivation to apply in relation to your previous experiences/education (one paragraph).
    3. Motivation to apply in relation to your future aspirations/preferred occupation in line with the specialization the NRM program offers (one paragraph).
    4. Name three main benefits you expect to gain from the program (list).
    5. Name three main contributions you could make to the program (list).
    6. Five arguments of personal characteristics. Why you should be selected according to your view (list).
  6. A research idea related to the master program (2 pages).
    1. The subject and content of the research idea should be in line with the course content of the master program Natural Resources Management and Development.
    2. The subject must be of importance regarding the current scientific discussion.
    3. It should be written scientifically correct (e.g. structure, citation, data quality, sources, consistency).

Location


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Further Information


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Course Website