Environmental Geography

English-taught master's programme in environmental systems science that combines research-led teaching, quantitative methods, and interdisciplinary training on environmental change from global to local scales.

Academic requirements

Selection committee rates application on motivation letter (up to 4 points), subject-specific coursework and examinations (up to 4 points), interdisciplinary study skills (up to 2 points). Interview if invited.

Minimum GPA

Final grade of 2.5 or better on the German grading scale.

English requirements

The public programme overview states that exact English proof requirements are governed by the examination and study regulations; the English-language programme page does not publish a separate standardised test threshold.

German requirements

Proof of basic German language skills (CEFR Level A1) within one year after enrolment.

Accepted bachelor fields

Requires a qualifying degree in geography, landscape ecology, or another environmental-science field.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 165.84 EUR per semester as of Summer Semester 2026.

Graduates are prepared for a broad range of career opportunities in the private and public sectors. Possible fields of activity include: regional and urban planning, nature conservation, environmental planning and consulting, laboratory-based environmental analysis, science and research, geoinformation services, development cooperation.

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