Master of Science in Environmental Sustainability Bingen University of Applied Sciences

Conserving natural resources is the primary objective for the future. Doing so will sustainably improve and secure our livelihoods and those of our descendants. UAS Bingen was the first university in Germany to establish a course of study in environmental protection in 1974. Since then, the curricula and teaching methods have continuously been adapted to the latest developments.

Interdisciplinary teaching is a priority in the Master’s in Environmental Sustainability programme.

Students from different Bachelor's programmes come together to contribute their expertise to international and interdisciplinary projects. Classes are taught in English, and additional modules in German are available.

For more information, please see: https://www.th-bingen.de/studium/master/environmental-sustainability.

Course structure:

The Master’s degree programme is designed for a standard period of study of three semesters and 90 ECTS credits. It concludes with the awarding of the academic degree of Master of Science (MSc).

Each semester begins with a project workshop for all students. First-year students learn methods and choose their project topics, while higher-semester students present their project status. Only the project and Master’s thesis are compulsory. Any remaining modules are entirely the students’ choice. The individual academic advisory service will support you in creating suitable combinations, considering your existing knowledge, interests, and career goals.

Lectures, seminars, and practical internships are held during the first two semesters. The third semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis. A semester abroad is optional but not compulsory.

Modules

Compulsory courses:

• Scientific Project Work
• Master's Thesis

Elective courses:

• Academic English
• Air Resources
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Climate risk assessment
• Conflicts and Synergies in Climate and Environmental Protection
• Ecological Intensification of Agricultural Systems
• Emission and Immission Lab – Air & Noise
• Energetic Use of Renewable Materials
• Environmental Controlling
• Environmental Impact of Plastics
• Environmental Impact of Climate Change
• Environmental Noise Control
• Fuel Cells
• Geographic Information Systems
• Georisks
• Global Environment and Sustainability Management
• International Sales with Case Studies
• International Water and Waste Management
• Life Cycle Assessment   
• Life Cycle Assessment – Case Studies
• Marine and Mediterranean Ecosystems
• Material Flow Management
• Professional English
• Remote Sensing
• Renewable Energies
• Renewable Materials
• Renewable Materials – Practical Course
• Restoration Ecology
• Sustainable Business Administration and Simulation
• World Heritage Summer School

Not all modules are offered in every semester.

Module descriptions are available here: https://www.th-bingen.de/studium/master/environmental-sustainability.

• University of Sopron, Hungary
• Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

• further partner universities

Internships are possible.

For the winter semester, the application period starts on 2 May for all applicants.

For the summer semester, the application period starts on 16 November for all applicants.

For detailed information regarding the application deadlines, please have a look at our website: https://www.th-bingen.de/studium/master/environmental-sustainability.

We follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). There are currently no numerus clausus restrictions in admissions. The general university entrance qualification ("Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung") for the Master's programme is a Bachelor's grade of at least 2.5 or better.

For detailed information, please have a look at our website: https://www.th-bingen.de/studium/master/environmental-sustainability.

The applicant should have an affinity for environmental protection and sustainability. The MSc addresses Bachelor's graduates from Germany and abroad who have completed a degree in engineering, natural sciences, or even in business or law. In addition, students should be willing to acquire extra fundamentals on their own and get involved in topics not related to their field of study.

• a BSc degree with 180 ECTS (equivalent to a German three-year BSc according to the anabin database (https://anabin.kmk.org/) and sufficient relevant practical experience or 210 ECTS points (equivalent to a German three-and-a-half-year BSc according to the anabin database)
• knowledge in three of the following (8 ECTS at least):
  • Mathematics
  • Physics and/or Engineering Mechanics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology or Ecology
  • Economics or Environmental Law
• an overall grade (Bachelor's) better than 2.5 (German grading system)
• English B2 or higher
• a VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) issued by uni-assist (https://www.uni-assist.de/) for the TH Bingen, not older than one year

Semester contribution: approximately 240 EUR (including student ID card and student transit pass)

For information, please check here as well as here.

Job vacancies for students are available on the intranet of Bingen UAS for enrolled students. Bingen UAS also offers regular on-site job fairs, e.g. an annual "Industry Day".

• Scholarship for special commitment / outstanding achievement
• Graduation grants
• Grants for financial emergencies
• Other

• Application training
• Intercultural training
• Buddy programme

Kindly find detailed information on our website and here.