Climate and Environment Sciences (M.Sc.)

Study content:

On the one hand, the study programme provides advanced scientific and methodological knowledge in the field of climate research and, on the other hand, offers elective modules from the field of environmental sciences, whereby three of the four disciplines offered are to be selected according to individual focus. The spectrum includes subject areas that are closely related to climate research and have special significance in the context of climate impact research. A special feature is the strong integration of non-university research institutions in the study programme. Up to 30 credit points can be completed at non-university research institutions.

Career prospects:

climate impact research
consulting
expert activities in public authorities
expert activities in associations

About the Programme

Programme: Climate and Environment Sciences

Official Designation: Klima- und Umweltwissenschaften

Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study mode: Full-time

Language of instruction: German

Start of studies: winter semester, summer semester

Standard study duration: 4 semesters

Admission type: Open admission

Minimum German language skills: C 1

Please note: Admission requirements according to § 6 of the exam regulations in the current consolidated edition. Introductory events take place closely before the start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…. Start of the lecture period: https://www.uni-aug…

Application deadline for the summer semester: 15. January

Application deadline for the winter semester: 15. July

Further information

Application Documents

Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records with a minimum grade of 2.50
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Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available), stating the average grade achieved to date.
If the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) is not yet available and the average grade is not shown on the Transcript of Records, please also provide a certificate of average grade.

Applicants who have completed examinations in a degree programme to the extent of 140 credit points will be enrolled in the Master's degree programme in Climate and Environmental Sciences under the resolutory condition that they provide evidence of completion of a degree programme with an overall grade of at least 2.50 by the end of the semester following their first enrolment in the Master's degree programme in Climate and Environmental Sciences.
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Curriculum vitae
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Letter of motivation (optional)
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Proof of internships (optional)

Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree
including a Transcript of Records with a minimum grade of 2.50
[if the originals are not in German or English: Submission of a certified copy or a certified translation by a translator sworn in Germany]?
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APS certificate: For applicants from China, India and Vietnam
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Transcript of Records (if the Bachelor's certificate or equivalent degree is not yet available), stating the average grade achieved to date.
If the Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) is not yet available and the average grade is not shown on the Transcript of Records, please also provide a certificate of average grade.

Applicants who have completed examination credits totalling 140 credit points in a degree programme are enrolled in the Master's degree programme in Climate and Environmental Sciences under the resolutory condition that they provide evidence of completion of a degree programme with an overall grade of at least 2.50 by the end of the semester following the first enrolment in the Master's degree programme in Climate and Environmental Sciences.
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Curriculum vitae
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Proof of German language skills at level C1
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Letter of motivation (optional)
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Proof of internships (optional)