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 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

Geography Environmental Economics & Policy View 24 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy 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

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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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).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 358,80€.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

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