M.Sc. Environmental Sciences

University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg) Freiburg im Breisgau

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  • Up to 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
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About the programme

The University of Freiburg, also known as Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, is a prestigious institution located in the heart of the Black Forest in Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the highly regarded Environmental Sciences program. Students in this program have the opportunity to study and research a variety of topics related to the environment, such as climate change, conservation, and sustainable development. The university's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and research makes it an ideal place for students interested in making a positive impact on the environment. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated faculty, the Environmental Sciences program at the University of Freiburg provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex environmental challenges.

Specialization

You choose one of the five majors for your individual study specialisation: Landnutzung und Naturschutz (German) Climate Change Ecology, (English) Wildlife and Biodiversity, (English) Environmental Modelling and Data Sciences (English) Sustainability Assessment & Transformation (English)

Fields of study

Environmental Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Environmental Sciences at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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C1 level

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.9

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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The certificate must be available in German or English.

If thecertificate is not yet available, there are 2 options :

1) Studies have already been completed but the certificate has not been issued yet

Please upload an official confirmation from your university that you have completed your

studies and with what final overall grade.

Exception: Internal applicants -> final grades are requested internally

2) Studies have not yet been completed but at least 150 ECTS have been achieved

Please upload a current certified average grade of your university, this can also already be

on the transcript of records.

Exception: Internal applicants -> the average grades will be requested internally.

If the Bachelor thesis is still pending: Upload proof of submission/registration

At least 150 ECTS must already have been successfully completed (= booked with grade and

ECTS). Performance overviews that students can retrieve themselves are accepted. These will be

compared with the final official original at the time of enrollment & must match.

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

General requirements:

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or forestry or related

B.Sc. Graduation with a grade average of at least 2.5 (German grade)

German elective track: German C1, English B2

English elective track: English C1

Specifc requirements:

The specific admission requirements can be found directly on the websites of the Study profiles.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Environmental Sciences

Programme-specific documents

☐ Confirmation form (signed)

☐ Letter of Motivation

☐ Curriculum vitae (tabular)

☐ Bachelor’s certificate

☐ Transcript of Records (most recent version)

☐ Language certificate(s)

☐ If applicable, evidence of education, practical experience, time spent abroad

(☐ if applicable, APS Certificate (applicants from China, Vietnam und Mongolia) )

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Environmental Sciences at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)

Application procedure

Please log in to the application portal. Then:

Fill the required information in the application form

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Sign the application form

Send the signed application form together with the following documents by postal mail:

Motivation letter

Curriculum vitae

Officially authenticated copy of your Bachelor certificate (If you haven´t got yet a certificate, see below)

Officially authenticated copies of your transcript of records

Officially authenticated copy of your recognized language certificates

If available: Certificates of vocational education / practical experiences / stays abroad

For applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia: APS certificate

Application Documents

Please note that all application documents must be submitted as hard copies. Applications by e-mail will not be considered. The application documents will not be send back.

Following documents are part of a complete application:

Signed Application Form

Motivation letter explaining why you have chosen the Master programme and a specific elective track (see guidelines). Please write the motivation letter in English if you apply for an English taught elective track and in German if you apply for a German taught elective track.

Curriculum vitae (in table form)

Officially authenticated copy of your bachelor certificate or your first university degree certificate (translated into German or English). If you don´t have a certificate yet, you have the following options:

Option 1: You have already completed your studies, but the certificate has not yet been issued → Confirmation from the university that you have completed your studies, with the overall grade. The certified copy of the certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment;

Option 2: You have not finished your studies yet → In this case, you can only apply if you have achieved at least 150 ECTS points at the application deadline. Please attach the following documents as officially authenticated copy or orginial:

Certified current transcript of records (including grades and ECTS credits)

Current average score (calculated by the Examination Office)

If the Bachelor's thesis has not yet been graded or submitted, confirmation of delivery or registration is required.

Officially authenticated copy of your transcript of records of your first university degree

Officially authenticated copy of your language certificate depending on the elective track:

German elective track: an officially authenticated copy of your recognized German language certificate of the level C1 (CEFR) – normally the “German Language Test for Higher Education for Foreign Students" / DSH (with the result DSH-2) or a TESTDaF certificate (niveau test DaF 4). Language course certificates are not accepted. Native speakers are exempted. Furthermore you need an officially authenticated copy of your recognized English language certificate, which certifies the level B2 of the CEFR. Note for German applicants: if you have taken English as a foreign language up to the Abitur, then the Abitur certificate is sufficient proof. The recognzied English certificates are listed below.

English elective track: an officially authenticated copy of your recognized English language certificate, which certifies the level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (e.g., TOEFL itb 95, IELTS band 7.0, Pearson PTE Academic 76, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English). Language course certificates are not accepted. Native speaker are exempted. If the bachelor was held in English, a letter of the university which confirms English as "Medium of Instruction" is sufficient

If available: Certificates of vocational education, practical experiences (longer than 3 months) and stays abroad (longer than 6 months) as copy

For applicants from China, Vietnam and Mongolia: APS certificate (proof of authenticity of certificates).

Please send your application documents (without folders and application portfolios) by postal mail to:

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Fakultät für Umwelt und Natürliche Ressourcen

Studienbüro / Sunniva Dalmühle

Tennenbacherstr. 4

D 79106 Freiburg

Germany

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Direct to university

Mode

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APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

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Address

Please send your application documents (without folders and application portfolios) by postal mail to:

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Fakultät für Umwelt und Natürliche Ressourcen

Studienbüro / Sunniva Dalmühle

Tennenbacherstr. 4

D 79106 Freiburg

Germany

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Costs

Tuition

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per semester

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Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 – 14,902 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.

Additional fee information

Approx. 1, 500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries

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