Overview

Understanding the link between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning is central for human well-being. Human activities shape ecosystems, and ecosystems, in turn, generate the conditions that enable human societies to thrive.

This Sustainability Science - Ecosystems, Biodiversity And Society programme from Leuphana University of Lüneburg follows an interdisciplinary approach that covers concepts of fundamental and applied ecology just as much as concepts from the social sciences (e.g. governance or participation). Students studying this Masters programme will be equipped to deeply understand, navigate and influence ecological processes and social-ecological interactions. Emphasis is placed both on fundamental ecological knowledge as well as on positive social-ecological interactions such as the building of resilience and the restoration of ecosystems.

Career Prospects

Increasingly, as we face the polycrises of biodiversity loss, climate change and upheaval of social systems, the world needs world changers with a solid foundation in critical thinking: people who have both a well-founded training and understanding of the key drivers and interactions in a changing world as well as possible evidence-based paths to more biodiversity and resilience allowing sustainable future.

Programme Structure

The main phase takes places in the second and third semester. Here, students explore in more detail the complexity and resilience of social-ecological systems – including in the context of ecosystem conservation and restoration, climate change, and interactions with real-world stakeholders. Students also deepen their methodological competences in this phase.
The final phase of the programme consists of the preparation of a Masters thesis. This phase is fully research-oriented.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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85

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45

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lüneburg, Germany

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Environmental Economics & Policy Sustainable Energy View 24 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy 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

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85

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45

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5.5

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General requirements

This Masters programme seeks to attract students with a background in ecology, the environmental sciences, geography, or similar. Basic understanding of ecological concepts is a prerequisite.
Fully completed online application via myCampus or uni-assist
Bachelor's degree certificate (or equivalent)
Transcript of Records
Module descriptions
Proof of Englisch language proficiency
Completed form: Proof of English language proficiency (different document for: Psychology & Sustainability)
Current certificate of study or exmatriculation showing the degree programme studied so far and the number of semesters.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester Contribution: 390 Euro

Living costs

Lüneburg

Germany

630 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

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