Biology - Ecology and Environmental Change

full time

Master of Science

Master
Degree

4 semesters

Standard period of study (amount)

Bielefeld

Location

July 2025 (Germans and inhabitants)

July 2025 (EU), July 2025 (Non-EU)
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Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Biology
  • Environmental Science

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the course are: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology or another first professionally qualifying degree from an institution of higher education with a standard period of study of at least 3 years and components of at least 60 credit points (CPs) in Biology or related disciplines. Another admission requirement in every case is proof of at least 20 credit points (CPs) in ecology-oriented lectures (ecology specialisation). Proven proficiency in German\; Successful completion of a written application procedure which, among other things, demonstrates motivation and academic aptitude for this degree course. You can find more detailed information on the website of the University of Bielefeld or the department-specific requirements published there.

Lecture period

  • 07.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
  • 07.04.2025 - 18.07.2025

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2024/2025)
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025

    Exception: Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics 01.04. to 15.07.

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2025 - 01.07.2025

    Exception: Master's degree programme in Quantitative Economics 01.04. to 15.07.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2025 - 15.07.2025

    The application deadlines for the Master's degree courses may vary. Please check the relevant deadlines at:

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    15.09.2025 (Universitywide deadline)

    Applications for placement must be submitted to the faculty by 15.08. Exception: A different deadline applies for the Master of Education: 01.06. to 15.07.

Tuition fee

Languages of instruction

Main language

German