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Study Environmental Studies in Germany: 41 Universities with 66 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2022/2023)
Updated: 07-01-2022 | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Questions of sustainability and environmental transformations are among the most pressing global challenges. In Germany, the initiative Research for Sustainable Development (FONA) by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, as well as the high number of study programs in these fields, are examples of how answers to this challenge may be found.
If you are looking to study Environmental Science in an English-taught Masters program in Germany, there are great options for those looking to take a broader approach to the field, for those who already found their niche in one of the typical sub-fields, such as forestry, food science of fishery, and for those who prefer more of an interdisciplinary approach that links sustainability to engineering, architecture, information technology, history or management. Note that many of the programs offered in Germany have a very international focus. Find the right program for yourself in our StudyFinder.
Overview
66
Study Programs in English
41
Universities
25
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (56 programs for EU citizens, 47 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 10,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between July 01 and June 30
Summer Semester
between July 15 and June 15
Top-ranked German Universities in Environmental Studies
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 42,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
#74Times Higher Education Ranking
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 34,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #128
#78Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen
public University
No. of Students: approx. 26,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #177
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Tuition Fees
5 English Degree Programs for Environmental Studies in Germany
Clausthal University of Technology
Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Chemistry
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Be part of a chemistry program highly focused on materials and processesBe part of a top university of technologyParticipate in a highly international university and study program
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Forest and Ecosystem Sciences
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Mar/15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(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
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kleve
Biological Resources
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Master the understanding of biological resourcesOption to complete a Double Degree ProgramParticipate in applied research projects
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/30 Sep (Winter)
Free / € 1500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Understand how communication shapes the Ibero-American societyInternship or integrated research stay in Ibero-AmericaStudy at the oldest and highly renowned university in Germany
University of Bremen
Bremen
Marine Geosciences
Bachelor of Science
Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3 Years
Duration
Learn about how oceans work and about solutions for their sustainable developmentParticipate in interesting field trips and excursionsComplete an internship in Germany or abroad
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/2023
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2023/2024
36 programs
5 programs
61 programs
Application Requirements
Master degrees in Environmental Sciences typically admit students who got their first academic degrees in related subjects such as Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biology or other Sustainability-related topics. Depending on the specialization of the degree, a background in Engineering, Social Science or economics may be required. It is best to check on each program’s website. Entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admissions process, you only have to hand in standard certificates (your first degree certificate, a transcript of records). These typically include your CV and a letter of motivation and sometimes work experience or a stay abroad. Additionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate. You may also be expected to be experienced with quantitative research methods.
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
31.8% local admission restriction (local NC)
39.4% no admission restriction
28.8% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
62.1% directly at University
31.8% via uni-assist
2 English Degree Programs for Environmental Studies in Germany
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Kamp-Lintfort / Kleve
Environment and Energy
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
A unique program - Natural sciences, engineering, economics, and ITHands-on program to solve real-world problemsComplete an internship or study a semester abroad
University of Koblenz-Landau
Landau / Koblenz
Environmental Pollution Management - Ecotoxciology
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jun, 15 Jul - 15 Oct (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Become an expert on how chemicals pollute the environmentBecome a certified Environmental Risk AssessorChoose two exciting specialization areas
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Minimum:
72 (5 programs )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (9 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (10 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Maximum:
7.5 (1 program )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
72 (5 programs )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (9 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (10 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Environmental Studies in Germany
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies (Major)
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3 Years
Duration
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
Berlin
Psychology focusing on Organisation - Transformation Processes in Work, Society and Environment
Master of Arts Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
€ 5625
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Bochum
Environmental Engineering - Specialization: Geothermal Energy Systems
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/30 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
TH Bingen University of Applied Sciences
Bingen am Rhein
Environmental Sustainability
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Nordhausen
Environmental and Recycling Technology
Master of Engineering Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 01 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 - 2 Years
Duration
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Process Safety and Environmental Engineering
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Program Features
3-7 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Engineering
Master of Science
Bachelor of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
71.2%Summer intake
4.5%Winter & Summer intake
22.7% noInfo
List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Environmental Studies
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public University · No. of Students: 24,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Bochum University of Applied Sciences
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 0
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
public Technical University · No. of Students: 6,200
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Clausthal University of Technology
public University · No. of Students: 3,700
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 5,800
Program Fees: € 0
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Ed. (Master of Education)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
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