Global Change Ecology (MSc)

University of Bayreuth · Bayreuth, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bayreuth
Apply by
Register by 15 June 2027
Starts
Winter semester

University of Bayreuth does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Academic admission requirements include an excellent Bachelor's degree in biology, geography, geoecology, environmental science, international economics & development, philosophy & economics, physics, law or equivalent graduation such as hydrology, meteorology, environmental physics, environmental informatics, landscape ecology, forestry science, agricultural science. Applicants must successfully pass an aptitude assessment test consisting of two parts: a pre-selection by means of the application documents (motivation letter and Bachelor's transcript of records; non-European international applicants also need a VPD) and in case of a positive evaluation of the documents, an aptitude interview. The letter of motivation has to be written and the aptitude interview has to be attended in English. The whole aptitude assessment process will take place online. All documents have to be submitted online via the portal CAMPUSonline, and the aptitude interview will take place online as well. For further information, see the Global Change Ecology MSc website (> study > application).
English language requirement
B2 required, proof via placement test/interview
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 March - 15 June
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About this programme

The Global Change Ecology (MSc) programme , established in 2006 as part of the Elite Network of Bavaria , addresses the most important and far-reaching environmental issues of the 21st century: global change of climate, biodiversity as well as ecosystem functioning and their services. The study of human reaction and the development of adaptation strategies are also included. Effects of the interaction with other globally relevant developments such as regionally specific land use changes and loss of biodiversity that can intensify the negative effects of global change are also a vital part of course content. The interdisciplinary and entirely new problems of global change demand innovative and highly efficient approaches in research and teaching. Competencies at the University of Bayreuth, as well as in the Bavarian research community, along with business, public administration and international organisations are therefore pooled together in the programme. Changes in climate, transformation in land-use and population pressure all bring about drastic changes in the behaviour of ecological systems, making it increasingly difficult to judge. Due to the complex interaction between social and ecological processes, fields in natural science are supplemented by disciplines in social science. The goal of this programme is to educate and train students to work in science and the environment, in politics, and in business as highly qualified experts and decision-makers. With a well-found

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