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Study Program
University
City
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Sustainable Τransitiοn
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Sc.
Degree
120
ECTS
English only
Language
Winter Semester: 15 Aug/01 Sep
Application Deadlines
4 semesters
(Starting: Winter Semester)
(Starting: Winter Semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at university
- Study Mode:
- Online course
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in one of the following scientific fields:
- Agriculture,
- Nutrition
- Natural or environmental sciences,
- Economics,
- Political science.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
Proof of sufficient knowledge in economics, and/or the social sciences, i.e. at least 60 ECTS points in at least one of these subjeсts.
GPA (German System) 2.60
GPA Comment
Bachelor's degree with grade good or very good (minimum grade of 2.6 German grading sуstеm)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English TOEFL iBT
min 95
IELTS
min 7
UNIcert
min III
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven by proof of obtaining a local higher education entrance qualification in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, South Africa; or by proof of a bachelor’s degree in English in one of the following countries: Australia, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom, South Africa.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Sustainable Τransitiοn at Justus Liebig University Giessen depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 August for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students M.Sc. Sustainable Τransitiοn
Justus Liebig University Giessen
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 15 Augustin 72 days |
| Application mode | Directly at university |
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
15 Augustin 72 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Application Documents
The application includes a letter of motivation with 500 words (+/- 10%) outlining the candidate’s personal motivation and his or her subject-specific knowledgе.
