Sustainability Science: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Society (MSc)

This interdisciplinary master's combines ecology with social-science perspectives to understand and influence social-ecological interactions. It focuses on biodiversity, ecosystem processes, resilience, restoration, and the links between ecosystem dynamics and human well-being.

Minimum GPA

The current official admissions page accepts incomplete bachelor's degrees only if at least 81% of the required workload has been completed at the time of application.

English requirements

For English-language master's programmes at Leuphana, the current official admissions page accepts TOEFL iBT 85, TOEIC 785, TOEIC Listening and Reading 785, IELTS 5.5, Cambridge C1 Advanced, 30 ECTS taught and examined in English, a completed English degree, or specified school-based proof.

Accepted bachelor fields

The current official programme page describes the programme as aimed at ecology enthusiasts with an interest in sustainability and system dynamics. The programme content and official material fit graduates from ecology, biology, environmental sciences, geography, sustainability studies, and related social-ecological fields.

APS Certificate

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

452.94 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Leuphana fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 452.94 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Leuphana fee page.

Graduates are prepared for scientific, policy-related, and management roles dealing with biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, resilience, and social-ecological transformation in public, private, and non-profit organisations.

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