Environmental Sciences

Justus Liebig University Giessen · Giessen, Germany

Level
Bachelor's
Award
Bachelor of Science
Language
English
Duration
6 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Gießen
Apply by
<ul> <li>1 May &ndash; 15 June for students with an international&nbsp;university entrance qualification</li> <li>1 June &ndash; 1 September&nbsp;for students with a German university entrance qualification</li> </ul>
Starts
Winter semester

Justus Liebig University Giessen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for bachelor's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants must have a valid university entrance qualification. You can find out whether your university entrance qualification from your home country entitles you to enrol directly in a degree programme in Germany on the Information System for Foreign Applicants (anabin) .
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III telc English: telc English C1 TOEIC: 945 PTE Academic: 76 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced IELTS Academic: 7 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95
German language requirement
A2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: ÖSD Zertifikat: A2 telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A2 Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A2
Application period
1 May – 15 June for students with an international university entrance qualification 1 June – 1 September for students with a German university entrance qualification
Apply through
Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Environmental Sciences offers an interdisciplinary education with a strong focus on the natural sciences . It provides in-depth training in core disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics and ecology , forming a solid foundation for understanding environmental systems and processes. Students also acquire analytical, statistical and digital competencies required for scientific analysis and research. The programme closely integrates theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on experimental and empirical methods, including fieldwork, laboratory training and application-oriented projects with innovative project work in the future lab . This combination prepares students to understand, analyse and address complex environmental challenges in a global context. Graduates have a solid background in natural sciences with an international perspective. Their knowledge of ecology, soil science, environmental chemistry and climate sciences qualifies them for positions in the public sector , in government agencies and administrations , in corporate environmental and sustainability management , in quality assurance , and in national and international environmental organisations . The practical orientation enables direct entry into science-related professional fields or the transition to a further Master's degree programme.

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