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MSc
Master
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Winter: May 31, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (348.28 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Specialization
Possible areas of specialisation are: Ecology Ecotoxicology Evolutionary Biology Organismal diversity Mycology
Fields of study
Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)
Biology(Natural Sciences)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health at Goethe University Frankfurt
English language
IELTS Overall
5/ 9.0
Public info
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
Public info
Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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required
Prerequisites
- Admission requirements BSc, biology or comparable degree in a bio-scientific subject
- proof of sufficient English language skills (level B2), proven by:
- - a successfully completed Bachelor taught in English, or
- - a minimum one-year study or occupational stay in an English-speaking country within the last three years, or
- - TOEFL test (score at least 72 points), or
- - IELTS test (score at least 5.0), or
- - proof of at least six years English as school subject.
- Letter of Motivation
- Letter of motivation in English language (400 to 600 words) – It should contain: What is your motivation to study in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health at Goethe-University, practical/professional experiences, etc. More information can be found in the study regulations above.
- The motivation letter is evaluated as follows:
- Decision on the recommendation for approval is done on the basis of the marks of the first professional degree (51%) and letter of motivation (49%). The resulting overall rating must be at least 2,5 points.
- Applicants with an international university entrance qualification and bachelor's degree: Good working knowledge of German (B1) is recommended for daily communication at the university (no certification needed).
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health
Programme-specific documents
if you are not already enrolled at Universität Frankfurt:
a university entrance qualification (e.g. A-Levels)
certificate of the Bachelor's degree programme
possible transcript of records or equivalent document listing the content of the study programme
letter of motivation (400 to 600 words)
proof of English language skills (level B2)
APS certificate for applicants from India, Vietnam and China (original)
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
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Application quick facts
Apply via
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
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Complexity
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Address
Goethe-Universität
SLI Master & International Admissions
PEG-building, 1st floor, room 1.G002
Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6
60323 Frankfurt am Main
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Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
348.28 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,600 – 12,600 EUR
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