Overview

Master students of the Global Change Geography programme from Humboldt University Berlin will gain profound knowledge of current research questions, approaches and insights regarding the interactions between environment and society in the context of global change. The programme aims at providing knowledge on scientific methods and findings from physical geography, in particular biogeography, climatology, hydrology, remote sensing, sustainability sciences, and geoinformation science.

Quick facts:

Students learn to integrate scientific theories, findings, and procedures for analysing and modelling human-environmental systems. In addition, the specialization of scientific key skills such as scientific writing and presenting, the analysis of primary literature as well as special language skills in English is a major qualification goal.
The competencies for dealing with questions of global change and sustainable transformation are provided by applying a wide range of teaching and assessment modes such as classical classroom teaching, virtual lessons, research guided project work, intense research seminars and field work. The study programme qualifies students for a wide range of professional fields, such as employment in science, planning, consultancy, nature conservation, development cooperation, specialized media or international organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Geographers

Climate and Earth System Dynamics

Global Land Use Dynamics

Ecosystem Dynamics and Global Change

Acquisition and Analysis of Environmental Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Sciences View 27 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of at least 25 additional ECTS-Credits in the areas of applied natural and earth sciences has to be provided.

ECTS-Credits not yet claimed in the separately required subject areas of quantitative methods, geodata analysis and/or physical geography and environmental sciences can be considered here.

Further, ECTS-Credits from the subject areas of geology, geophysics, geomathematics, geoinformatics, geobotany, geochemistry, environmental engineering, ecology, ecosystem modelling, meteorology, oceanography, climatology and/or environmental technology can be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester Fee: €290,99

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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

Funding

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