University of Greifswald Greifswald
Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation is a research-oriented, interdisciplinary Master of Science at the University of Greifswald. It lasts four semesters, carries 120 ECTS credits and is divided into five basic modules, ten elective modules and the master's thesis. The basic modules and most electives are taught in English, so you can study entirely in English. You gain specialised knowledge of conceptual problems in landscape ecology and national and international nature conservation, and learn to tackle complex research tasks on your own. The programme adds content from the arts and humanities, law, and business and economics to its scientific core, including landscape economy, human geography, environmental law and environmental ethics. In biology and landscape ecology, special weight is placed on species knowledge and on understanding ecosystems and how they change, supported by excursions in Germany and abroad.
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Landscape Ecology & Nature Conservation at University of Greifswald
Only those with a Bachelor's degree course in the field of landscape ecology or in other areas of the biological, agricultural and forest sciences are eligible for admission to the degree course.
Graduates from other subject disciplines can be admitted following assessment of the individual circumstances, if previous studies clearly focused on the environment or conservation. Furthermore, applicants must prove English language skills that correspond to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
What to prepare for your application to Landscape Ecology & Nature Conservation
online application form for admission on online portal Uni Assist
CV
a copy of your passport
your secondary school leaving certificate
if applicable, academic records (with list of subjects and grades) and degree certificates (final certificate, with list of subjects and grades)
proof of German language proficiency (not applicable for degree programmes offered purely in English)
proof of English and/or other language skills (if required for the subject, see subject information in the application portal)
TestAS certificate (test for foreign students/study ability test) – (only applicable to applicants for first semester of Medicine and Dentistry)
copy of aptitude test (only applicable to applicants for Fine Arts, Music and Sacred Music)
letter of motivation (only applicable to applicants for M.Sc. Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation)
applicants from China, India, Vietnam: APS certificate (check of the authenticity of educational biographies and certificates by the corresponding German embassy)
Step-by-step guide to applying for Landscape Ecology & Nature Conservation at University of Greifswald
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Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
124 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
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How to apply
This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Domstraße 8
17489 Greifswald
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