Biosphere Reserves Management (BIOM)

The goal of the study programme is to consistently teach theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge and skills in biosphere reserve management.

Academic requirements

Applicants from other programmes (e.g. business administration) will be evaluated individually for assessment of their subject qualification based on the content of their previous study programme(s) and a personal statement outlining their special interest concerning the BIOM programme.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

CEFR C1 level or equivalent. Accepts TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge English, and other qualifications. Native speakers and those who completed studies in English are exempt.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants from forest, landscape, and environment-related study programmes (e.g. forestry, biology, agricultural sciences, land use planning, and others) automatically fulfil the subject entry requirements.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

376 EUR per semester

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 376 EUR per semester

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