Environmental sciences Bielefeld University
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Bielefeld
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Biology
- Ecology
- Nature Conservation, Environmental Protection
- Environmental Science
Focus
Ecology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Physics, Environmental Law, Biology, Environmental Biology
Annotation
Against the backdrop of today’s pressing environmental problems such as the loss of biodiversity, global warming, pollution and exotic invasive organisms, scientific research and the solution of environmental problems have steadily gained in importance. Environmental Sciences students contribute to researching biological, ecological, chemical and physical fundamentals that are relevant to the sustainable management of the relationship between humans and nature.
To apply these findings effectively in practice, however, they must also be incorporated into relevant laws, regulations and guidelines. This requires knowledge of both environmental biology and law, which is taught at Bielefeld University in the Environmental Sciences degree course – a unique programme in its subject combination. The degree course requires an interest in biological, chemical and physical topics as well as openness to and interest in legal content and questions and how they apply in an environmental context. The degree programme provides a solid basis in environmental biology, but also provides insights into environmental chemistry, environmental physics and, in particular, environmental law.
Graduates can either deepen their university education after completing their Bachelor’s academic degree or start a career directly. Possible employers include research institutions such as universities and colleges, nature conservation and environmental protection institutions and organisations, planning and evaluation offices as well as companies and industry.
Admission requirements
Admission requirement for the Bachelor's course is an adequate qualification for admission to higher education (e.g. Abitur).
Special conditions apply to applicants with international education certificates.
Special conditions also apply to applicants qualified in professional training.
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027The beginning of the semester: 01.10.2026 The end of the semester: 31.03.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027The beginning of the semester: 01.04.2026 The end of the semester: 30.09.2026
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.11.2026
Information on applications for international prospective students: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/application Please note that many degree programmes require a prior application for preliminary examination documentation via uni-assist.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 15.11.2026
Information on applications for international prospective students: https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/application Please note that many degree programmes require a prior application for preliminary examination documentation via uni-assist.Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
16.07.2026 - 15.11.2026Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.08.2026 - 15.11.2026
Applications for admission to a higher study semester must be submitted by 15.08. at the latest for the winter semester. (Subjects with admission restrictions) or 15.10. (subjects without admission restrictions must be submitted to the relevant faculty (cut-off date). If the desired subject is also in the first study semester without admission restrictions, the application can be made at any time.
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Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German