Overview

The Master's in Global Change - Ecosystem Science and Policy programme at Justus Liebig University Giessen has a duration of 16 months and comprises 120 credit points. It is completely taught in English.

Graduates will receive a joint Master's degree from both universities. The first semester is based at University College Dublin, where students have to pay the programme tuition fee.

Career

Recent global developments in fields such as climatology and climate change, population distribution, land use, biological systems and ecosystems, resource development and exploitation by industry and society create new and increased responsibilities in the complex interaction of society and environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Methods for Engineers

Plant-Atmosphere Climate Interaction

Global Change Ecology

Science and Policy

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Law and Policy

Biodiversity Informatics

Designing and Managing Global Research Projects

Climate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gießen, Germany

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation View 20 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.4

English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 180 ECTS-points and an average grade of 2.48.

On an individual basis, the Examination Board may accept other study programmes as equivalent and may also subject them to specific requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29100 EUR / year

≈ 29100 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

9650 EUR / year

≈ 9650 EUR / year

Living costs

Gießen

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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Gießen

Funding

Scholarships Information

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