Study Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution in Germany: 23 Universities with 34 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 05-30-2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Biodiversity (or biological diversity) concerns the variety and variability of all life on earth, including its ecological processes and evolutionary systems. Therefore, its studies relate to the systematic exploration of all different kinds of organisms while developing technologies and techniques to maintain them and use them for a larger humanitarian benefit. It encompasses the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life.

Overview

Study Programs in English

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (30 programs for EU citizens, 26 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 4,500 per semester (2 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between May 31 and May 15

Summer Semester

between July 15 and August 15

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Top-ranked German Universities in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#32Times Higher Education Ranking

LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

public University

No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64

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#74Times Higher Education Ranking

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128

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#83Times Higher Education Ranking

Freie Universität Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #127

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#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)

University of Bonn

public University

No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226

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#89Times Higher Education Ranking

University of Tübingen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168

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Tuition Fees

Free
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Free
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Up To
€ 1500/sem
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€ 3000/sem
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€ 5.000/sem
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3 English Degree Programs for Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution in Germany

University of Göttingen
Göttingen

Top 150 worldwideTop 10 national

Forest and Ecosystem Sciences

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Mar/15 Jun (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Choose one interesting major field of specializationBe part of a top-ranked universityOpportunity to access the EPOS scholarship from the DAAD

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Bernburg (Saale)

Landscape Architecture

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Mar (Winter)

€ 500 / € 586

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Become an expert in Landscape ArchitectureStand out from the crowdLive in the center of Germany

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Agribusiness

Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Open Programs

27 programs

No programs

34 programs

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

44.1% local admission restriction (local NC)

44.1% no admission restriction

11.8% no information provided

Application Process

55.9% directly at University

0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)

44.1% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution in Germany

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Biological Resources

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
Offenburg

Biotechnology

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 31 Mar/15 Jul (Winter)

Free / € 1500

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in biotechnologyOutstanding career opportunitiesLearn from highly experienced lecturers in an international environment

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Biomaterials Science

Bachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in biomaterial scienceBecome a highly demanded professional in the industries of the futureComplete an internship or study a semester abroad

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )

Maximum:

7 (2 programs )

Maximum:

98 (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

7 (2 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Maximum:

98 (1 program )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

3 English Degree Programs for Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution in Germany

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve

Top 100 national

Sustainable Development Management

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)

Free

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

A unique program combining economics and political science with sustainable developmentGreat career chances in international organizationsOption to access the DAAD's EPOS Scholarship