4 semesters
English
Free (320.05 EUR/sem)
Winter
The University of Cologne is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. The International Master of Environmental Sciences is a highly sought-after course offered at the university, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of environmental issues and solutions. The program covers a wide range of topics, including climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork, gaining practical experience in the field of environmental science. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability.
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What you need to apply for International Master of Environmental Sciences at University of Cologne
IELTS 7.0
Previous Degree
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a suitable subject related to environmental issues.
An application with an incomplete bachelor's degree is possible if the applicant can prove that he/she has already completed 150 ECTS. Therefore he/she will have to submit a preliminary transcript including a preliminary total grade average. The grade average must include all work to date. Conditional admission may then be granted as qualified acceptance. The admission to the master course expires if proof of the bachelor's degree is not given by September 30th.
What to prepare for your application to International Master of Environmental Sciences
School Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent degree of qualification for access to German universities) (certified copy).
Bachelor Degree (or an equivalent degree obtained at an university or technical university).
Transcript of Records.
Your required transcript of Records or module handbook of your bachelor studies must certify that have already some experience in environmental sciences. Therefore, we must insist on at least 12 credit points in environmental related topics. This might be classes or modules on these topics or the topic of your Bachelor thesis. You are encouraged to refer to these credits in a special field during the application process. Unfortunately we cannot count experience that you gained during e.g. interships etc. since we can not accredit them in CPs.
Proof of English Language Skills: Prospective students who have not studied their first professional qualification exclusively in the English language must provide proof of knowledge of the English language at the level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which must be proven by any one of the following certificates:
TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): Minimum score of 95
IELTS test: Minimum score of 7
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced, CAE)
Telc Certificate: C1
TOEIC: Minimum scores of 490 (listening), 455 (reading), 200 (writing), 200 (speaking) (not older than two years)
Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 76
UNIcert: UNIcert III
Applicants with a foreign school and university degree must also send a certified translation of degrees unless they exist in German or English.
Letter of Motivation: The letter should not be longer as one A4-page, should to be written in English and refer where in your certificate we can find the credit points that proof the environmental relevance (see below). Other formal requirements do not apply.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.
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View document bundleStep-by-step guide to applying for International Master of Environmental Sciences at University of Cologne
Prospective students with an international degree need to apply via uni-assist for a VPD document (''Vorprüfungsdokumentation''). If you apply with a degree from China, India, or Vietnam, please follow the information of the International Office regarding the APS certificate. The relevant degree is your Bachelor's degree (or an equivalent degree obtained at an university or technical university) - not the school leaving certificate (or an equivalent degree of qualification for access to German universities)!
For that, you need to go to ''My Assist'', choose ''Universität zu Köln – VPD'', and follow the instructions. Do not worry, IMES does not appear namely, the VPD document is for all subjects (except for Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences), which includes IMES.
After you receive the VPD document from uni-assist, you need to apply via Klips 2.0. On Klips 2.0 you need to upload the VPD document along with the required documents as listed on our homepage here.
In case the Klips 2.0 page appears in German, please go to the upper right corner and switch the language to English.
If you have any trouble with uni-assist and/or Klips 2.0, please contact the uni-assist support / Klips 2.0 support.
Please note that you need to follow this procedure if you have obtained your degree outside of Germany - your nationality is not relevant when applying.
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International Master of Environmental Sciences
University of Cologne
201 Aachener Street
50931 Cologne
Germany
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