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Environmental Sciences

University of Freiburg

M.Sc.
24 months
Duration
3000 EUR/year
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About

The protection and the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems are at the center of the MSc Environmental Sciences programme at the University of Freiburg. Environmental Sciences is a comparatively young discipline, which deals with the impact of humans on the environment.

Overview

In the University of Freiburg, the Environmental Sciences are shaped by interdisciplinary links with Forest Sciences, Geosciences, Geography and Hydrology. Environmental Sciences degree offered by the University of Freiburg brings students the benefit of having a wide array of courses, which tackle fundamental environmental issues from different perspectives, from those based on ecological and natural sciences to perspectives from socioeconomic and planning disciplines. By combining theory-driven modules with a number of application-oriented modules, students are provided with opportunities to apply and develop strategies for environmental problems at a regional, national and international level.

It is our aim to acquaint you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills indispensable in the wide range of potential working areas for environmental scientists.

Career Opportunities

Very different types of job opportunities arise, depending on the choice of elective track, internship and master’s thesis, as well as chosen language. You can find more information in the pages of the elective track. 

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Ecosystem Processes and Functioning
  • Environmental Policy 
  • Environmental Economics
  • Ecosystem Management
  • Sustainable Energy and Material Flow Management

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Application deadlines: Non-EU citizens: 15 May of every year

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
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IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a forestry or environmental science programme
  • With an average grade of at least 2.9
  • Officially authenticated copy of your Language proficiency certificates 
  • Motivation letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Officially authenticated copy of your recognized English language certificate

Tuition Fee

  • International

    3000 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1500 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 0 EUR per semester and a duration of 24 months.

Funding

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