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M.Sc. Ecological Forecasting

University of Bayreuth Bayreuth

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

Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)
Ecology & Climate(Earth & Environmental)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Ecological Forecasting at University of Bayreuth

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

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.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
0
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not required

none

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Required is a cover letter with a reasoning for the choice of this particular master's programme, which explains the competencies on the basis of which you consider yourself to be particularly suitable for this course of study.

We require a current curriculum vitae without chronological gaps up to the time of your application at UBT. The cv must contain accurate and complete information about your formal education (schools and universities attended, dates of exams/final exams, degree conferral, etc.). Please do not leave gaps in your cv, even if, at times, you were not enrolled at a school or university or gainfully employed, i.e. if you were on an extended vacation or hiatus, as we are interested in the entire history of your intellectual and personal development. Feel free to use the template of the European Union or this template for your Curriculum Vitae.

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

You need a bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology and the Environmental Sciences, Philosophy and Economics, Physics, Computational mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Computer Science, or Data Science and AI from the University of Bayreuth or a degree equivalent thereto.

Language proficiency:

English level B2, German level A1 (can be acquired by the end of the second semester)

  • UNIcert II: Pass or better
  • Cambridge Proficiency: Pass or better
  • Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (180-192) or better
  • Cambridge First:Grade B or better
  • IELTS: Band 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 60
  • TOEFL iBT previous scoring system: 80
  • TOEFL iBT new scoring system (from 21.01.2026): 4.0
  • TOEFL ITP: 543

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Qualification

A university degree (or completed course of study) in one of the following Bachelor’s programs: Biology, Geoecology, Environmental Sciences, Philosophy and Economics, Physics, Computational Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Informatics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, or in a closely related discipline.

Aptitude Assessment Process

One prerequisite for admission to the program is the successful completion of an aptitude assessment process (see Examination Regulations (opens in a new tab), Annex 2). The process is conducted in English and consists of two stages: Stage I, an evaluation of the applicant’s academic qualifications, and Stage II, a personal interview.

Language proficiency

ENGLISH (opens in a new tab): level B2

GERMAN (opens in a new tab): level A1 (until the end of 2nd semester)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Ecological Forecasting

Programme-specific documents

1. Documents from school

Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (original language)

Secondary school leaving certificate including subjects and grades (certified translation in German or English)

Proof of higher education entrance examination

Studienkolleg certificate

2. Documents from previous university studies

Grading Scale Bachelor

Degree certificate Bachelor or undergraduate degree

Transcript of Records Bachelor or undergraduate degree

Module handbook for your bachelor's degree programme (in German or English)

Master's access qualification

Degree certificate Master or post-graduate diploma

APS certificate

Transcript of Records Master

3. Language certificate

4. Further proof of qualifications

Application to improve the final grade for one's initial degree

Evidence required to apply for a grade bonus to improve one's average grade for the first degree

Evidence required to apply for a grade bonus to improve one´s average grade for the first degree.

Evidence of special qualifications or additional professional qualifications

5. Documents of the University of Bayreuth

Admission from the University of Bayreuth for this course of study from a previous semester

Curriculum Vitae

Grade conversion using the Bavarian Formula

Preliminary documentation review uni-assist for University of Bayreuth

Request for disadvantage compensation

Passport

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Ecological Forecasting at University of Bayreuth

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

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

Masterbüro Universität Bayreuth

Zentrale Universitätsverwaltung (ZUV) Büro 1.82

Universitätsstraße 30

95447 Bayreuth

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

172 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,248 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

none

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