Overview

With a focus on soil resilience amid climate change, population growth, and land degradation, the programme equips students to analyse and respond to global pressures on soil systems.

Students Aarhus University's International Master in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) follow a multi-institutional study track, choosing between two specialisations: Soil-Plant System Processes (Vienna/Göttingen) or Soil Ecosystem Services (Ghent/Aarhus), concluding with a thesis in semester four.

Emphasising interdisciplinary knowledge and practical fieldwork, IMSOGLO prepares graduates to develop sustainable soil management strategies. All instruction is in English, and students benefit from international mobility, field schools, and collaboration with experts.

Career

Graduates work in environmental agencies, research institutions, NGOs, and EU bodies, addressing soil health, resilience, and policy. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Soil Mapping and Soil Sensors

Carbon Cycling and Climate Change

Assessing Soil Erosion Risk

Applied Soil Physics
Climate Through Earth's History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gent, Belgium
Aarhus, Denmark

Disciplines

Soil Science Climate Studies & Meteorology View 9 other Masters in Soil Science in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) is required in pure or applied sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, civil or agricultural engineering, environmental or agricultural sciences) or an equivalent level from a recognised university or engineering college. The grades obtained during the bachelor degree must be very good or excellent.

Sufficient academic knowledge (at least 40 ECTS in total) is also required in natural sciences (with natural sciences specified as: physics, chemistry, maths, ecology, biology, geography, environmental sciences, or agricultural sciences).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

9000 EUR / year

≈ 9000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4500 EUR / year

≈ 4500 EUR / year

Living costs

Gent

Belgium

754 - 1205 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Belgium
Denmark

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