Climate and Environment Sciences (M.Sc.)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Climate and Environment Sciences (M.Sc.)
Study Content
The study programme provides advanced scientific and methodological knowledge in the field of climate research and offers elective modules from the field of environmental sciences. Students must select three of the four disciplines offered, according to their individual focus. The spectrum includes subject areas closely related to climate research and having special significance in the context of climate impact research. A special feature is the strong integration of non-university research institutions in the study programme, allowing up to 30 credit points to be completed at these institutions.
Career Prospects
- Climate impact research
- Consulting
- Expert activities in public authorities
- Expert activities in associations
About the Degree Programme
- Degree programme: Climate and Environment Sciences
- Official Designation: Klima- und Umweltwissenschaften
- Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Study mode: Full-time
- Language of instruction: German
- Start of studies: Winter semester, summer semester
- Standard study duration: 4 semesters
- Admission type: Open admission
- Minimum German language skills: C1
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are according to ｧ6 of the exam regulations in the current consolidated edition. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period.
Application Deadlines
- Application deadline for the summer semester: 15 January
- Application deadline for the winter semester: 15 July
Application Documents
For Applicants with a German Degree
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree, including a Transcript of Records with a minimum grade of 2.50
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of motivation (optional)
- Proof of internships (optional)
If the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme must be enclosed.
For Applicants with a Foreign Degree
- Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree, including a Transcript of Records with a minimum grade of 2.50. If the originals are not in German or English, a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany is required.
- APS certificate for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of German language skills at level C1
- Letter of motivation (optional)
- Proof of internships (optional)
If the degree certificate is not available, proof of the examination results achieved in this degree programme, the average grade achieved, the number of credit points included in the calculation of the average grade, as well as the number of credit points required for the completion of the corresponding degree programme (Transcript of Records) must be enclosed, which must also be available in a sworn translation.