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M.Sc. Tropical Forestry

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) Dresden

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 31 May
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About the programme

Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden) is a renowned institution located in Dresden, Germany. The university offers a variety of courses, including the highly esteemed Tropical Forestry program. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the ecological, economic, and social aspects of tropical forests. Students in the Tropical Forestry program have the opportunity to engage in fieldwork and research projects in tropical regions, gaining practical experience and valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainable forest management. With its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and practical application, the Tropical Forestry program at TU Dresden equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex issues facing tropical forests today.

Fields of study

Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Tropical Forestry at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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knowledge of English TOEFL 550 (written) / 213 (PC) or IELTS 6.0).

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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  • a university degree in the field of forestry or a related field (e.g. agriculture, horticulture, landscape and regional planning, geography, water management, biology) and

APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Prerequisite for access to the Master programme in Tropical Forestry is:

  • a university degree in the field of forestry or a related field (e.g. agriculture, horticulture, landscape and regional planning, geography, water management, biology) and
  • knowledge of English TOEFL 550 (written) / 213 (PC) or IELTS 6.0).
  • TOEFL certificate with minimum score of 80 for internet based test (iBT 80), 550 for Paper Based Test (PBT), 213 for computer based test (CBT) or

•The participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure is a prerequisite for enrollment in this degree program

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Tropical Forestry

Programme-specific documents

a) General documents

Except for the Master's Degree in International Relations, the following general documents must be submitted by everyone:

  • your online application - filled in and signed
  • Copy of the higher education entrance qualification (usually Abitur certificate); if available, certificate of the higher education entrance examination (copy of the original and the translation in either German or English)
  • Copy of the original and officially certified translation (German or English) of the degree certificate of the required first university degree including official transcript of records. If the first university degree is not yet available: Confirmation from the first university that at least 80% of the work required for the current university degree programme has been completed, as well as information on the current average grade for degree programmes with entry restrictions (form on the Admissions Office website)
  • the last certificate of enrollment stating the degree program and semester wherever enrollment into a more advanced semester is requested
  • If you are not yet enrolled at TU Dresden, a certificate of your academic achievements from your previous university stating all courses of study including semesters
  • Copy of passport (for international applicants)
  • Original certificate of the Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy (APS) for Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese applicants

b) Special degree-specific documents

  • Registration for the aptitude assessment procedure takes place online via the degree program's website
  • Rationale for the application (motivation letter)
  • Proposal of research topic for the M.Sc. thesis
  • CV in tabular form
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • 2 passport photos
  • Certificate of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS)

Certificate of English language as medium of instruction during your bachelor’s education. This certificate must be issued by your previous University duly signed and stamped with official seal.

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/studiengaen... (opens in a new tab)

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Tropical Forestry at Technical University Dresden (TU Dresden)

Application procedure

Selection process

Pay the uni-assist fee timely. Your application will be checked for completeness within 3 weeks after your payment. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the course examination board. The earlier you send the required documents and pay the fee, the more time you will have to hand in documents in case they were missing before the deadline.

Application quick facts

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online

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

0 EUR

Address

Besucheradresse:

Cotta Bau, room 0.09

Pienner Straße 7

01737 Tharandt

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

304.5 EUR

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Estimated year-1 total cost

12,514 EUR

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

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0 accepted out of 2 total applications

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

1.68

Avg. rejected grade

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Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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