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What you need to apply for Global Change Ecology (International elite graduate programme) at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences (HS Augsburg)
1. Proof of sufficient knowledge of German (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). For recognized certificates please check: [German language skills](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/studium/bewerbung/bewerbun...) and [Language Requirements](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/portal/internationals/welt...).
2. There is the possibility to attend German courses in Augsburg; these will, however, not be offered by the University, but rather by private institutions (and hence will cost a fee).The German courses provided by the University of Augsburg aim towards students who are already enrolled. Information about the courses can be obtained at the language center of the University of Augsburg ( [Sprachenzentrum](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/organisation/einrichtungen...)).
3. Proof of sufficient knowledge of English (please check the requirement of the respective master’s degree programme). Note: You do not have to submit this proof if you are a native speaker of English or you have graduated from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. In the latter case, please provide supporting documentation. Students with a German 'Abitur' need no further proof of their knowledge of English.
4. Please note which documents must be certified for application or enrolment. Official certifications can be issued by:
- a city/municipal administrator,
\- a notary,
\- another seal-bearing institution (such as the parish offices), or
\- the institution that issued the certificate.
5.If the above documents are neither in German nor English, a translation of all documents by a sworn translator in Germany must be submitted.
6.Applicants from India:
There are special regulations for students from India handled by the ‘Akademische Prüfstelle’ New Delhi at the German Embassy in New Delhi. Essentially, this institution will check your academic transcripts. Please include the certificate you receive from the 'Akademische Prüfstelle' with your application.
Proof of knowledge of German language at least level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for international applicants is required latest by the end of the second semester.
# Application
Admission Prerequisites:
To qualify for the international elite graduate program Global Change Ecology (M.Sc.) requires
1\. an excellent Bachelor's degree in biology, hydrology, meteorology, environmental physics, environmental informatics, geoecology, landscape ecology, geography, science of forestry or agricultural science, Philosophy & Economics, International Economics and Development or an equivalent degree, and
2\. the successful passing of an aptitude assessment test (Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung) for the international elite graduate program Global Change Ecology at the University of Bayreuth.
What to prepare for your application to Global Change Ecology (International elite graduate programme)
Application Documents:
1. Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) stating the skills and expertise that qualify you for the study program,
2. Bachelor certificate including academic transcript (copy),
3. Confirmations of stays abroad, internships and language courses (if applicable),
4. Certificate of general university entrance qualification* (copy) as additional information,
5. Curriculum vitae (containing a photo) as additional information.
Where applicable, university degree certificate, academic transcript (including an overview of subjects taken and grades), or university entrance examination.
APS certificate for certificates issued in China, India and Vietnam
Certificate from the office for the recognition of non-German certificates and diplomas (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle). This is mandatory for applications for Human Medicine - Augsburg Competency-Based medical Program)!
For doctoral studies, a confirmation of doctoral supervision is required in addition to degree certificate/s, which includes a statement about whether the candidate’s German language skills are sufficient or whether German language skills are required for the doctorate.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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