Overview

Theories from the field of development studies are applied in regional contexts, allowing crossroads perspectives to be pursued. Challenges regarding natural resource management and the politics and practice of international development are debated, and the interrelationship between planning and practice is expounded.

Key Features

Methods pertaining to geographical information systems (GIS), empirical social research and qualitative and quantitative data analysis are also applied to different fields of enquiry and empirical contexts.

The disciplinary nature of the Geographical Environmental Research programme from Freie Universität Berlin is diversified through interdisciplinary module options that enable students to specialise and tailor the programme to their specific learning and research interests.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology

Geography

Soil Science

Sustainable Development

Meteorology
Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

94

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy View 29 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geosciences with credit points in geography corresponding to the bachelor’s program in geography at Freie Universität Berlin, or an equivalent degree.
Proof of English language skills (level B2 CEFR).

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.

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 295,49€.

Living costs for Berlin

836 - 1340 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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Scholarships Information

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