Master of Arts in Environment and Society Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 10 March 2027
- Language level required
- English: C1German: None
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Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MA
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
All required and elective classes in the core curriculum are taught in English. Additional elective classes are taught in English or German.
Programme description
This cutting-edge programme builds upon the international research and graduate teaching expertise of faculty at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich). It familiarises students with key issues and methodologies that are relevant for working at the intersections of environment and society. The programme teaches students to think across and beyond disciplines and to critically analyse and communicate challenges and solutions related to the environment. In their coursework that includes field trips and excursions, students explore environmental topics and challenges worldwide. Subjects include climate change, the transformation of urban and rural environments, biodiversity loss, conservation, environmental justice, pollution, and public health.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Training in intercultural skills
- Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
- International guest lecturers
- International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context
- Content-related regional focus
Application and admission
Application period(s)
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
10 December 2026
|
10 March 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
- Fully completed digital application form
- Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum)
- Copy of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS points or equivalent)
- Transcript of records (showing a grade of at least 2.5 on the German scale [or equivalent])
- Motivational letter in English, no more than 800 words
- Writing sample (maximum 2,000 words) in English or German
Language requirements
German language requirements
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
TOEFL iBT (since 2026)
|
Total: 5 / 6
Reading: 5 / 6
Listening: 5 / 6
Writing: 5 / 6
Speaking: 5 / 6
|
TOEFL iBT (before 2026)
|
Total: 96 / 120
Reading: 24 / 30
Listening: 24 / 30
Writing: 24 / 30
Speaking: 24 / 30
|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 7 / 9
|
Cambridge English Qualifications
|
Total: C1 Advanced
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
97 EUR per semester
Cost of living
In the capital of Bavaria, you should calculate with about 1,500 EUR per month.
Part-time employment
Yes
Living & services
Support for international students
- Tutors
- Specialist counselling
LMU Munich's International Student Office offers a wide range of specialised support services to international students.
About us
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) is a leading research university in Europe. Since its founding in 1472, it has been committed to the highest international standards of excellence in research and teaching.
The Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society (RCC), part of LMU Munich, is an international centre dedicated to the study of environment and society from a wealth of different disciplines and international perspectives.
As a non-profit institution, the RCC was founded in 2009 as a joint initiative of Munich's Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and the Deutsches Museum, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research as a Center for Advanced Study (Käte Hamburger Kolleg). The RCC has since evolved into a permanent centre directed by LMU Munich's Chair in American Cultural History.
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Contact
Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society
- Name
- Prof Dr Uwe Lübken
- Address
- Leopoldstr. 11a, 80802 München