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Global Change Ecology University of Bayreuth

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Bayreuth

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Ecology
  • Geosciences

Focus

global environmental changes, Natural Sciences

Target group

Students of the subjects of Biology, Hydrology, Meteorology,
Environmental Informatics, Geo-ecology, Landscape ecology, Geography, Forestry and Agricultural Sciences with a high performance potential

Annotation

The degree course is offered within the framework of the Bavarian Elite Network in cooperation with the University of Augsburg.
Aptitude procedure, application respectively until 15.06. for admission to the winter semester.
Supplementary studies in Environmental Law can be taken up in parallel.

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Bachelor's academic degree in Biology, Geography or Geoecology - Environmental Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering and Resource Technology, International Economics and Development, Philosophy & Economics, Physics, Teaching Qualification for State Schools (Bachelor´s degree course, First State Examination, Master's degree) or Law (Bachelor's degree, Diploma degree, First Legal Examination) at the University of Bayreuth or an equivalent academic degree.
Aptitude assessment procedure

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

    Expired

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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