Environmental and Resource Economics

Addresses questions on sustainable resource use, environmental protection, and climate policy. Focuses on methodological knowledge in environmental and resource economics, microeconomics, econometrics, with elective courses and supplementary subjects in political science or ecology.

Academic requirements

Deadline: Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in Germany via Kiel University: 1 June to 1 August for the following winter semester (in the case of later applications, consideration for the following semester cannot be guaranteed) 1 December to 1 February for the following summer semester (in the case of later applications, consideration for the following semester cannot be guaranteed) Application period with a Bachelor's degree obtained in other countries via uni-assist: 1 April to 15 July for the following winter semester 1 October to 15 January for the following summer semester Effectively, formalities for foreign applicants normally require at least three more months, e.g. visa application, application for scholarships from the DAAD or elsewhere, etc.

Minimum GPA

minimum grade 2.5

English requirements

Proof of English language skills by C1/CEFR TOEFL (paper-based test): 550 points or an equivalent test (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79) Bachelor's degree with English as language of instruction

Accepted bachelor fields

Bachelor's degree in economics or comparable with specific credit points in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and quantitative methods

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: An enrolment fee ("Einschreibgebühr") of 55 EUR is charged for the first enrolment at Kiel University. A semester contribution ("Semesterbeitrag") currently amounting to 302 EUR must be paid each semester. This covers free public transport ("landesweites Semesterticket") for trains and buses in Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg, reduced lunch prices, a culture ticket and other benefits for students.

Career opportunities are expanding in environmental policy, sustainable development, and resource management, both in public and private sectors.

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