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Sustainability Science (MSc): ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIETY

Leuphana University of Luneburg Lüneburg

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 1 May
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About the programme

Leuphana University of Luneburg offers a Master of Science program in Sustainability Science with a focus on ecosystems, biodiversity, and society. This interdisciplinary course provides students with a deep understanding of the complex relationships between ecological systems and human societies. The program emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and equips students with the knowledge and skills to address environmental challenges. Students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork, gaining practical experience in the field of sustainability. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in environmental conservation, policy-making, and sustainable development.

Fields of study

Energy Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sustainability Science (MSc): ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIETY at Leuphana University of Luneburg

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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If your native language is English, then you do not need to provide proof of English proficiency. All other applicants must provide proof in one of the following ways:

by passing the internet-based TOEFL test (iBT) with a minimum score of 85 points

by passing the TOEIC test with a minimum of 785 points in listening and reading

by passing the IELTS (academic or general) 5.5 test

by passing the Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English (CAE) exam at grade C or better

by passing modules at a university (at least 30 credit points according to ECTS) with English as the exclusive language of instruction and exams taken in English

a successfully completed degree in the subject "English"

School leaving exam of a school with English as the exclusive language of instruction, that qualifies for studying at a university in the respective country

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Not required

The GSS Masters programme is a consecutive Masters programme. Thus, applicants need at least 60 credit points

(ECTS) from the first degree programme that are in disciplines related to the GSS Masters programme (compare

list of consecutive disciplines).

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • A Bachelor's degree completed to at least 81% (or equivalent)
  • Consecutive Relevance
  • Language skills

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Completed Bachelors degree

To prove that you are suitable to take a master's degree at Leuphana University, you are required to hold a Bachelor degree or at least an equivalent qualification. The equivalence of foreign degrees is determined according to the assessment proposals of the Central Office for Foreign Education (opens in a new tab) and assessed by uni-assist (opens in a new tab) in the application procedure. Please also be aware of the exceptions.

Incompleted Bachelors degree

If you have not yet completed your degree at the time of application, you can still apply. To do so, you must prove that you have successfully completed at least 81% of the total required workload in your current course. Depending on the degree programme, 81% applies in relation to the total course credit of 180 Credit Points = 145 Credit Points or 210 Credit Points = 170 Credit Points. Please complete this form (opens in a new tab) as proof of your progress and ask the examination office at your university to verify it.

If the Bachelors degree certificate is not yet available when you apply for a master's programme by the application deadline of June 1st, you must submit it by March 31st of the following year at the end of your first semester. If the proof is not provided in the prescribed time, the preliminary admission will be revoked: At the same time, you will be exmatriculated from the study programme.

If you are completing your Bachelors degree at Leuphana, please submit your Transcript of Records instead of the form.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sustainability Science (MSc): ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIETY

Programme-specific documents

Application Documents

You will need the following documents for your application:

Fully completed online application via myCampus or uni-assist

Bachelor's degree certificate (or equivalent)

Transcript of Records

Proof of Englisch language proficiency (please inform yourself here, which proof you will need)

Completed form: Proof of English language proficiency (different document for: Psychology & Sustainability)

Current certificate of study or exmatriculation showing the degree programme studied so far and the number of semesters.

In addition, you will need the following documents for the listed cases:

Alternative to your Bachelor's degree certificate, if the degree has not yet been completed: Document: Proof of 81% of the credit points still to be achieved according to ECTS Overview of the modules still to be completed

If applying for a German-language Master's degree: Proof of German language proficiency

Optional: Module descriptions

Optional: Evidence of recognition of special achievements for the selection procedure

Optional: Evidence for programme-specific achievements for the selection procedure

English Language Proficiency

If your native language is English, then you do not need to provide proof of English proficiency. All other applicants must provide proof in one of the following ways:

by passing the internet-based TOEFL test (iBT) with a minimum score of 85 points

by passing the TOEIC test with a minimum of 785 points

by passing the TOEIC Listening & Reading test with at least 785 points

by passing the IELTS (academic or general) 5.5 test

by passing the Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly CAE test Cambridge Advanced Certificate of English (Grade C or better)

by passing modules at a university (at least 30 credit points according to ECTS) with English as the exclusive language of instruction and exams taken in English

a successfully completed degree in the subject "English"

School leaving exam of a school with English as the exclusive language of instruction, that qualifies for studying at a university in the respective country

English language proficiency (except for the school certificate) must not be older than 4 years. For programmes in English, proof of English proficiency must be available at the time of application. For programmes in German, the proof can be submitted later until the end of the respective winter semester (31st March).

This programme applies via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Sustainability Science (MSc): ECOSYSTEMS, BIODIVERSITY AND SOCIETY at Leuphana University of Luneburg

Application procedure

Selection process

If the­re are more sui­ta­ble ap­p­li­cants than avail­able pla­ces for a cer­tain ma­jor, the­se pla­ces are awar­ded ac­cor­ding to a selec­tion pro­ce­du­re. The fol­lo­wing fac­tors are con­side­red:

  • Fi­nal Gra­de/​GPA of Ba­che­lor de­gree
  • Ex­pe­ri­ence ab­road
  • Vol­un­ta­ry work
  • Award of scho­lar­ships
  • TM-BASE or GMAT (only in the Ma­nage­ment & En­tre­pre­neurship pro­gram­me), see Info sheet on the right for more in­for­ma­ti­on

The­se selec­tion cri­te­ria are con­ver­ted into points. A ran­king list is drawn up on the ba­sis of the num­ber of points that are awar­ded

Application quick facts

Apply via

Via uni-assist

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Semester contribution: ap­prox. EUR 353

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