Overview

Forest and Ecosystem Sciences - Tropical and International Forestry from University of Göttingen covers ecosystems analysis and modelling with in-dept training in advanced programming, data analysis as well as theoretical ecology and practical conservation management. Research-based training on terrestrial ecosystems function from molecules to landscape level and laboratory methods in ecosystems sciences and sustainable management of tropical and international forests where students together prepare an interdisciplinary management plan on-site. Throughout their studies, students will take part in cutting- edge research activities on these topics in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Careers

This degree programme qualifies the student for an international career in forest and ecosystems management as well as in the areas of environmental protection and conservation.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tropical forest ecology and silviculture

International forest policy and economics

Monitoring of forest resources

Forest utilization and wood processing

Ecopedology of the tropics and subtropics

Project planning and evaluation

Biometrical research methods

Environmental Biotechnology and forest genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Forestry Ecology View 9 other Masters in Forestry in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or related subject with a total of at least 180 ECTS credits

at least 150 ECTS at the time of application

Eligibility: Verification required of academic performance in Forestry or Environmental Sciences, Resource or Ecosystem Management, Life Sciences and Applied Computer Science in the scope of at least 60 ECTS

Proof of language proficiency required for the degree programme

Statutory declaration (Eidesstattliche Versicherung)

Curriculum vitae

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.

Winter Semester Fee: €403.92

Summer Semester Fee:€344.25

Living costs for Göttingen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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