Tropical Forestry

Technische Universitat Dresden · Dresden, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Tharandt
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Register by 30 October 2026
Starts
Winter semester

Technische Universitat Dresden does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €4,000 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a university degree certificate (at least BSc or an equivalent degree) in forestry, or in a related field, and have at least two years of work experience. Please provide the following documents in addition to the application documents: Research concept note (of two pages, for a possible Master's thesis topic – including a problem statement, research objectives, methodology, timetable, bibliography listing all cited publications) For a detailed description of application requirements, please refer to: https://tu-dresden.de/bu/umwelt/forst/studium/studiengaenge-der-fachrichtung-forstwissenschaften/master-studiengang-tropical-forestry-and-management .
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 80 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 IELTS Academic: 6
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 September - 30 October
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About this programme

The programme builds on fundamentals in forest management, equipping graduates with expertise in managing socio-ecological systems, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. Graduates can analyse human-ecosystem relationships, develop and implement sustainable strategies, resolve land-use conflicts, and communicate effectively across cultures. They possess strong research, leadership, and teamwork skills, enabling them to address global challenges in contemporary tropical forestry and to adapt to future developments. Aiming to train future leaders and change agents, the programme provides multidisciplinary knowledge from social, natural, and technical sciences. As evidenced from our alumni network, graduates are prepared for senior roles in forestry, government, NGOs, international organisations, consulting, and research, particularly in international and intercultural settings. In the first two semesters, the module contents equally emphasise social and ecological systems, with the first semester focusing on theory and methodological knowledge of specialised forest subjects. Social system thematic modules are, for instance, forest policy, economics of forest resources, and organisation and management systems. Ecological system thematic modules comprise topics such as silviculture in the tropics, forest ecology for silviculture and nature conservation, and urban forestry. The third semester integrates and builds upon the modules from the first year. Core modules, includ

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