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University of Cologne
Cologne
Environmental Sciences
Subjects: Environment;Science
M.Sc. | Master of Science
Course description
The interdisciplinary course units in the Environmental Science degree program are designed to connect individual modules and courses seamlessly. With a high number of international students, the program fosters a global learning environment. The curriculum also includes a diverse array of guest lecturers from both Germany and abroad, all teaching in English. Students shape their unique profiles by choosing specific modules that align with their career goals and personal interests. This tailored approach culminates in a master thesis within their selected areas of study. Additionally, various excursions complement the seminars, providing practical insights into potential career paths in environmental science. The program emphasizes essential skills such as scientific methods, writing, and presenting. While semesters abroad and placements are not officially part of the syllabus, students can incorporate these experiences into their studies individually.
Program Information
| Study Location | Cologne |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 305 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | No information |
| IELTS | 7 |
| Cambridge (CAE) | C1 |
| TOEFL IBT | 95 |
TOEFL, Internet-based Test (iBT): Minimum score of 95 (not older than two years) IELTS test: Minimum score of 7 (not older than two years) Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced, CAE) Telc Certificate: C1 TOEIC: Minimum scores of 490 (listening), 455 (reading), 200 (writing), 200 (speaking) (not older than two years) Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 76 (not older than two years) UNIcert: UNIcert III.
Qualification Requirements
It is an access requirement for the master's programme, including for applications for admission to a higher semester, to possess a previous professionally qualifying degree [berufsqualifizierender Abschluss] in a bachelor's programme with a duration of at least six semesters in which at least 180 credit points were acquired, or to have successfully completed a relevant and equivalent course of study
Document Requirements
School leaving certificate/proof of having passed a university entrance exam Degree certificate (if already available), if not, please upload a preliminary degree overview Overview of subjects and grades (transcript of records) University grading system an officially certified translation if the original documents were not issued in German or English Language Applicants from China, India and Vietnam are required to also submit a current APS certificate.Officially certified translations of educational certificates (if these are not available in German or English) Preliminary examination documentation (VPD) from uni-assist (You can find more information about applying for the VPD on the International Office website .) Additionally, please submit the following documents: Motivation letter CV
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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