Overview

The aim of the “Forestry System Transformation” (FST) Master’s degree programme at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development is to deploy innovative political and economical instruments, strategies and evaluation methods with which the broad range of forest ecosystem goods and services can be sustainably supported.

In the era of bioeconomy and “green growth”, it concerns expanding the product portfolio as well as the production of wood. The focus in terms of cultivation should be placed specifically on such forest ecosystem goods and services that have not been previously valued by the markets: the forest’s protection and control functions as well as its recreation and health function.

Career

The students shall develop an understanding of the impact of the changing conditions and changing use of forest resources on forest ecosystems, ecosystem goods and services (EG&S) and the connected value-added chain.

By developing solutions, for example how conflicts of use in (forestry) practice can be dealt with, graduates are given the skills to recognise such and other trends, to initiate processes of change, to critically examine, to monitor and to actively participate. Chances and limitations of market, state and network-based solution strategies for forestry and environmental governance are covered in detail.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rethinking Environmental Economics
Human wellbeing, ecosystem functions, services and valuation approaches
Forest Management Systems for Ecosystem Services
Silvicultural management based on growth modelling for decision support
Concepts, institutions and actors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Eberswalde, Germany

Disciplines

Forestry View 8 other Masters in Forestry in Germany

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The consecutive Master’s study programme follows on from the International Forest Ecosystem Management (B.Sc.) and Forestry (B.Sc.) bachelor programmes and is also suitable for applicants with other bachelor degrees relating to (forest) ecosystems/sustainable natural resource management and socio-ecological system research. This includes, in particular, degree programmes in the following fields:

agriculture and forestry, agricultural and forestry sciences;
nature conservation, environmental sciences (excluding environmental technology);
environmental and resource economics
teaching qualifications in the above areas of science, provided both teaching subjects are part of the above areas of science.

B2 level English is a necessary requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students at HNE Eberswalde currently pay a semester fee of 343.40 euros per semester

Living costs

Eberswalde

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

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