Environmental Sciences

English-taught Bachelor of Science (180 ECTS) in Environmental Sciences covering the natural-science foundations of environmental systems, including ecology, geosciences, chemistry, climate and sustainability, starting winter semester 2026/27.

Academic requirements

Deadline: 15 June Application at www.uni-assist.de for applicants with a non-German entrance qualification starts 1 May. The JLU online portal for applicants with a German entrance qualification (Abitur) opens 1 June.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

Proof of English at CEFR level C1, e.g. TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge English, Pearson PTE Academic, TOEIC or UNIcert; or an English-language entrance qualification/degree from a recognised English-speaking country. No specific minimum score is published.

Accepted bachelor fields

A valid general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or comparable), technical college entrance qualification, master craftsman's certificate, or university admission for professionally qualified individuals; international qualifications verified via anabin/uni-assist.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

No tuition fees; semester contribution is 402 EUR (winter semester 2025/26).

Semester contribution

Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (370.50/371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU degree students; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Funding info

Tuition: No tuition fees; semester contribution is 402 EUR (winter semester 2025/26). Semester contribution: Approx. 421.43 EUR per semester for winter semester 2026/27 (370.50/371.43 EUR for incoming exchange students, who are exempt from the 50 EUR administrative fee). Identical for EU and non-EU degree students; includes the semester ticket, student body and student services fees.

Prepares graduates for roles in environmental monitoring and consultancy, sustainability and climate management, public authorities and NGOs, and for further master's study in the environmental and geosciences.