Overview

Climate and Environmental Sciences from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) introduces you to environmental processes and dynamics that encompass many aspects of physical systems on global, regional and local scales. Accelerating climate change alters hydrological processes and biogeochemical turnover rates, affect landscape dynamics and ecological systems.

Careers

The Master’s programme has a clear research focus and qualifies participants for a PhD at a University or for scientific work in research institutions or governmental agencies. Graduates also qualify for a large variety of exciting and challenging positions in consulting, management, data analysis, or public services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Climate Data Analysis

Soil Science

Modeling Physical Systems in the Climate

Scripting for Remote Sensing of the Environment

Tree-Ring Analysis - Applied Dendroecology

Scription for GIS Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-31 00:00:00

More details

Due to the course structure, we strongly recommend to start in the winter term.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Sciences View 8 other Masters in Soil Science in Germany

Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful applications must proof good basic knowledge in Physical Geography or a related subject as well as basic technical skill sets, e.g. GIS or programming/scripting.

Please be aware of the minimum Bachelor entry grade of at least 2.3 or better (without additional exam) or 2.3-2.5 (with additional exam).

Applicants have to proof intermediate knowledge of the English language (level B2) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or an equivalent score in an internationally recognised test.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

The FAU does not charge tuition fees. However, each semester students must pay a fee for student services (52 EUR) and public transportation (75 EUR).

Living costs for Erlangen

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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Climate and Environmental Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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