Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology (PhD)

Doctoral programme in forestry and forest ecology offering advanced study in theory, methods, research skills, interdisciplinary topics, and specialised forest-science research.

Academic requirements

Before applying for admission, students need to find a professor at the University of Göttingen who is willing to supervise their research project.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT 81, IELTS 6.0, or Cambridge English Scale 160; German DSH 2 is also listed.

German requirements

DSH 2

Accepted bachelor fields

Outstanding master's degree or equivalent in forest or environmental sciences, biology, geography, or a related field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 466.40 EUR per semester in Summer Semester 2026 if enrolled as a doctoral student.

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