Environmental Science – Soil, Water and Biodiversity (EnvEuro)

A European double master's programme in environmental sciences focused on the sustainable use and management of natural resources in Europe. Students study at two of the participating universities and can specialize in areas such as water resources, soil resources and land use, ecosystems and biodiversity, environmental management, and climate change.

Academic requirements

If an applicant's final grade or grade point average of the degree is not above average, he/she must demonstrate his/her special suitability for the programme.

Minimum GPA

Above-average bachelor's grade.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 92, IELTS Academic 7.0, or Cambridge C1 Advanced.

Accepted bachelor fields

An above-average bachelor's degree in environmental or natural sciences, or a related programme with at least 180 ECTS. Applicants must also show knowledge in at least two of the following three disciplines: mathematics/statistics, biology/ecology, chemistry/physics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules when starting at Hohenheim.

Semester contribution

174.50 EUR semester contribution at the University of Hohenheim (summer semester 2026 official amount) when Hohenheim is the home or host university.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for newly enrolled non-EU/EEA international students under Baden-Wuerttemberg tuition-fee rules when starting at Hohenheim. Semester contribution: 174.50 EUR semester contribution at the University of Hohenheim (summer semester 2026 official amount) when Hohenheim is the home or host university.

This Master's degree programme will train you to become an expert in environmental sciences and give you access to a variety of career opportunities in companies and public institutions. Possible fields of work are, e.g.: Environmental and quality management in companies and organisations, Environmental technology companies, Consultancy firms for agriculture, landscape planning and environmental protection, Impact assessment and risk analysis, Research and development for international companies and organisations, Research institutions, Government agencies and institutions at EU, national, regional and local levels.

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