Environmental Sciences

This practice-oriented interdisciplinary master's combines natural sciences, technical approaches, and societal perspectives to address environmental challenges. Students choose one of five profile lines and can complete the degree entirely in English in several of them.

Academic requirements

Specific academic requirements according to the major (See here.)

Minimum GPA

Grade average of at least 2.5 in the German grading system.

English requirements

For the English-language profile lines, applicants must prove English at CEFR C1. The official application page states that an official accepted language certificate must be uploaded by the end of the application period.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, forestry, or a related field. The official programme pages also require proof of academic requirements relevant to the chosen major.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU or EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU international students according to the current official University of Freiburg fees page.

Semester contribution

190.00 EUR per semester according to the current official University of Freiburg fees page.

ECTS credits

120 ECTS

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU or EEA students; 1,500 EUR per semester for non-EU international students according to the current official University of Freiburg fees page. Semester contribution: 190.00 EUR per semester according to the current official University of Freiburg fees page.

The official programme page states that graduates qualify for academic careers in research and for management positions in industry, public administration, and national and international organisations with environmental responsibilities.

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• 2

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• 3

  Sustainability Management and Economics (MSc)

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• 4

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• 5

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