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M.Sc. Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA)

University of Gottingen Göttingen

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  • Over 1,500 EUR/sem
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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jan
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About the programme

The University of Gottingen is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its strong emphasis on research and academic excellence. The Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) course offered at the university is a unique program that focuses on the sustainable management of forests and natural resources. Students in this program have the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in forestry and environmental conservation, as well as gain practical experience through fieldwork and internships. The SUFONAMA course at the University of Gottingen provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex challenges facing the world's forests and natural ecosystems, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about environmental sustainability. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in forestry, conservation, and environmental management.

Specialization

In the second study year , you can specialise in one of the following topics: Conservation and land management (Bangor) Economic management of forests and nature (Copenhagen), Forest and Nature Management in a Changing Climate (Goettingen), Scandinavian and East European forestry (Alnarp), Mountain forestry and watershed management (Padova)

Fields of study

Energy Engineering(Engineering)
Business & Management(Business & Economics)
Biology(Natural Sciences)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) at University of Gottingen

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0
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IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (overall test score). Only the overall score will be considered

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
120

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

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Academic excellence assessed by the applicant's average grade points achieved in the qualifying Bachelor's degree.

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Prerequisites

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) is a two-year worldclass integrated programme aimed at qualifying graduates for dealing with the enormous challenges in sustainable management of natural resources, namely the challenge of management of forests and nature areas in an integrated landscape context.

This degree programme qualifies the student for an international career in sustainable forest and nature management as well as in the areas of environmental protection and conservation. Application & Scholarship – SUFONAMA (opens in a new tab)

For citizens from a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland: 15 January 2025, 23:59 CET

1. Qualifying _Bachelor’s degree: _Agriculture, Biology, Forestry, Geography and Geoinformatics, Natural Resources, Agrobiology or Landscape Engineering – or an equivalent Bachelor’s degree

2. English (TOEFL or IELTS)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA)

Programme-specific documents

Transcript of grades

C.V.

Proof of English language proficiency

Copy or scan of passport

Motivational letter

Reference letters (only if you wish to apply for the Erasmus mundus Scholarship)

Proof of residence

(only if you wish to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship)

Official diploma

https://sufonama-em.eu/application/application-and-docume... (opens in a new tab)

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Application procedure

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Mode

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APS

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Application fee

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Address

Advisor for Student Affairs Forestry

Christian Beuter

Büsgenweg 5

37077 Göttingen

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Costs

Tuition

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Estimated year-1 total cost

14,904 – 23,904 EUR

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Additional fee information

Special features:

Chargeable; own Fee Schedule-600 euros per study semester

https://uni-goettingen.de/de/document/download/a31f4180ff... (opens in a new tab)

For citizens from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland: EUR 30000 for the 2-year programme

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