• A university degree with the average grade above 2.9 according to the German grading scheme in a subject related to forestry or environmental sciences
• Specific requirements for the different elective tracks:
  • “Landnutzung und Naturschutz“: in-depth knowledge about the basics of landscape ecology
  • “Umweltmodellierung und GIS”: in-depth knowledge about numeric and image-creating devices
  • “Ökologie des Klimawandels”: in-depth knowledge of ecosystem interrelations
  • „Wildlife, Vegetation and Biodiversity“: in-depth knowledge of the basics of population ecology
  • “Biomaterials and Bioenergy”: in-depth knowledge of biology/chemistry and application of renewable resources
• Language proficiency in Englisch and/or German:  depending on the respective core modules/elective tracks, non-native speakers have to proof their proficiency according to level C1 of the Common European Framework.

The study program aims to generate:

• A general understanding of the current global environmental situation as well as the causes of, and perspectives on, environmental problems.
• An in-depth understanding of ecological and technical, but also political and economic processes which are crucial for the development of a future “green” world.
• Methodological knowledge and competence to analyze ecological changes at various levels and to develop counteractive measures.

To achieve this, the M.Sc. course features a wide range of learning systems to impart the theoretical knowledge and the resources to apply this in practical situations through excursions, case studies and internships/practical work experience.