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M.Sc. Ecosystem Services

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) Dresden

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) is a prestigious university located in Dresden, Germany. It is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation in various fields. One of the courses offered at TU Dresden is Ecosystem Services, which focuses on the benefits that ecosystems provide to human well-being. This course explores the various ways in which ecosystems contribute to our lives, such as through the provision of clean water, air, and food, as well as the regulation of climate and disease. Students in this course have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research and fieldwork to better understand the importance of preserving and protecting ecosystems for future generations.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Economics(Business & Economics)
Geography & Geology(Earth & Environmental)
Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Ecosystem Services at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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B2 level

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Minimum ECTS credits
180

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A Bachelor's degree in life or environmental sciences, geography, forestry and agricultural sciences or economic and social sciences with related environmental or conservation prioritisation. Knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

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Prerequisites

A Bachelor's degree in life or environmental sciences, geography, forestry and agricultural sciences or economic and social sciences with related environmental or conservation prioritisation. Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters. Knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

If at the time of the application, proof of the first degree that qualifies for a profession cannot yet be provided, applicants will be considered if 80% of the achievable points of the university degree can be proven by a certificate of the university of origin (Examining Office), on the basis of a completed module exam, assignment paper or colloquium. For Master study programs with restricted admission (TU-Nc), the certificate shall also include a provisional average mark, calculated on the basis of academic achievements already completed.

Bachelor (at least 6 semesters!) in life, environmental, social or economic sciences, English skills on level B2.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Ecosystem Services

Programme-specific documents

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 COPY* and OFFICIAL TRANSLATION (by a licensed translator; English or German) of

your SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE (university entrance qualification) – applicants from

Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Gambia also submit a “WAEC or NECO-direct access card” (a

scratch card to access WAEC or NECO results online)

 COPY* and OFFICIAL TRANSLATION (by a licensed translator) of your DEGREE (e. g.

bachelor certificate) with a TRANSCRIPT of RECORDS (overview of marks) with an official

translation (by a licensed translator) and DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT (if available) in German or English

 APS CERTIFICATE (original) for applicants from India, Peoples Republic of China, Vietnam

 Current proof of your LANGUAGE COMPETENCES – it means a special certificate in original (for English: IELTS, TOEFL – not older than two years, all parts at least on level B2, no

compensation of a worse result one with a better one) or as certified copy (for German: at

least DSH-2, DSD II, TestDaF 4-4-4-4). Please ask at British Council to send the original

IELTS certificate directly to us.

 Graduates from a German universities: matriculation certificate or de-registration certificate and “Studienverlaufsbescheinigung”

 CURRICULUM VITAE, gapless, in English or German

 A conclusive LETTER OF MOTIVATION in German or English, written by yourself, detailing

the reason for the chosen studies subject, chosen university and what consequences you

envision the studies will have on your future. We check how well applicants performed in

courses that show a relationship to the topics we teach. We furthermore expect that the

applicants demonstrate a deep interest in the topics covered by our master’s programs

and convince us in how they relate the courses covered in our program to their own future career. Therefore, the CV and the letter of motivation are especially important in

such cases and will be carefully analysed.

 COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT (the data page) and/or - if already available

  • COPY OF VISA and/or RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR STUDY

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS

Master Biotechnologie und Angewandte Ökologie; Business Ethics und Responsible

Management; Internationales Management

German C1/2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

e.g. DSH-II, DSDII, TestDaF 4-4-4-4

English all part results at least on level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of

Reference for Languages); no compensation of a worse result with a better

one; proved e.g. by IELTS, TOEFL iBT- both not older than two years (does

not apply to native speakers)

Master Ecosystem Services; Organismic and Molecular Biodiversity

English all part results at least on level B2 CEFR (Common European Framework

of Reference for Languages); no compensation of a worse result with a

better one; proved e.g. by IELTS, TOEFL iBT – both not older than two

years (does not apply to native speakers)

You will have fill out the online application. At the end, an application form will be generated automatically. This has to be printed it out and signed by hand (scanned or copied signatures will not be accepted). Then you have to send the application with the required documents (listed at the end of the application form) completely and as early as possible (to have more time to apply for visa) by post/mail directly to us: TU Dresden-IHI Zittau, Studierendenverwaltung, Markt 23, 02763 Zittau, Germany. The inbox counts.

The date the application reaches the Student Office is decisive.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Ecosystem Services at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

Application procedure

Please send your application and the required documents by post directly and in due time to:

TU Dresden-IHI Zittau, Studentensekretariat, Markt 23, 02763 Zittau, Germany.

The date the application reaches the Student Office is decisive.

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Selection process

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Application fee

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Address

Please send your application and the required documents by post directly and in due time to:

TU Dresden – IHI Zittau, Frau Scheunig, Markt 23, 02763 Zittau, Germany

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

338 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,580 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

In addition to semester contribution, some students are obliged to pay tuition fees, pursuant to article 12 of the Saxon Higher Education Act (Gesetz über die Freiheit der Hochschulen im Freistaat Sachsen SächsHSFG). Fees are to be paid for

a remote study course (distance learning) (100.00 EUR/semester),

a further study course (secondary study) in accordance with article 12, paragraph 4 SächsHSFG (350.00 EUR/semester). This does not apply to students with a Bachelor degree wanting to obtain a further university degree (e.g. a Master degree). The obligation to pay is determined in connection with the enrolment.

long-term studying for students who have been enroled from winter semester 2012/2013 on, exceeding the regular study period in their current course by at least 4 semesters (500.00 EUR/Semester).

special courses of studies, if mentioned in the University Fees Regulation. The fees may vary per course.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

0%

0 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.52

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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