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3 semesters
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Free (314.38 EUR/sem)
Winter
Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a renowned research university located in the heart of Germany. The university offers a Master's program in Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between ecosystems and global environmental change. The program combines scientific knowledge with policy analysis, preparing students to address the pressing environmental challenges facing the world today. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and practical experience, graduates of this program are well-equipped to make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental conservation and policy-making. JLU's commitment to excellence in education and research makes it an ideal choice for students seeking to further their studies in the field of global change and ecosystem science.
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What you need to apply for Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
As the entire degree course is taught in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English if the first degree was not obtained in English. The following test results will be accepted as proof of sufficient language proficiency:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based: 600 points
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) internet-based: 100 points
IELTS Academic Test (International English Language Testing System): 6.5 points
What to prepare for your application to Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy
1. Passport Copy.
2.Certificate of Entrance Qualification.
3.Degree Certificate and Transcript.
4.CV.
5.English language Certificate.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU)
Application and enrolment for the course take place at University College Dublin.
To apply online go to www.ucd.ie/apply, create a user account, select "Postgraduate Programmes" and select "MSc Global Change: Ecosystems and Policy".
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314.38 EUR
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Application fee
60 EUR
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Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS-points and an average grade of 2.48 (UCD grade points, see special regulation § 26 of the table comparing JLU/ UCD grade points) or better in one of the following scientific fields:
Biology
Agricultural Studies
Natural or Environmental Sciences
On an individual basis, the Examination Board may accept other study programmes as equivalent and may also subject them to specific requirements.
https://www.uni-giessen.de/study/courses/master/globalchange
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS-points
Admittance to the programme requires a recognised Bachelor's honours degree (180 ECTS credit points) or equivalent with a GPA of 2.48 or higher in an appropriate life sciences discipline (biology, agriculture or environmental science [including zoology, ecology, geology, biochemistry]), engineering or physics. Geography and political science degrees will also be considered but will be reviewed separately by the Global Change committee.
To apply online please go to[www.ucd.ie/apply](https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admission...)and create a user account; select “Graduate Taught Courses” as your application type from the drop down list and then select “MSc Global Change: Ecosystem Science and Policy (F038)”.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Prof PhD Christoph Mueller, Heinrich-Buff-Ring (IFZ) 26, 35392 Gießen
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