Degree-awarding partners:
Non-degree awarding partners:
The programme is 100% taught in English. All examinations (including the Master's thesis) are exclusively in English.
The programme can only be started in the winter semester and includes a mandatory mobility in the second semester (summer semester). An additional mobility in the third semester is possible.
Teaching takes place exclusively in the form of classroom lectures and seminars.
7 March for the following winter semester
More information: https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/application-and-selection
Tuition fees at Leipzig University currently amount to 3,360 EUR in total, payable in four instalments (840 EUR/semester). A (partial) waiver of tuition fees is excluded.
More information and updates on the costs of the programme can be found at https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/finances/.
The structure of the study programme was developed jointly by the consortium of the participating universities:
Further information on the programme can be found at https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/programme.
First semester (home university): Fundamentals in sustainable development
Students from Leipzig University:
Students from Hiroshima, Graz or Venice select classes offered at their respective home universities.
Second semester (mobility university): Specialisation track as part of the mandatory mobility semester
Students from Leipzig University must choose one specialisation track of the partner universities (Basel, Hiroshima, Graz, Utrecht or Venice). Refer to the section on mobility.
Incoming students from Hiroshima, Graz or Venice University coming to Leipzig for their mobility semester can choose between one of the following tracks:
Environmental and Resource Economics – ERE (at least 20 from 30 ECTS)
Environmental and Resource Management – ERM (at least 20 from 30 ECTS)
Third semester (Leipzig): Integration phase
as well as further specialisation (at least 10 ECTS elective courses):
Students may also spend an additional mobility semester at any of the partner universities, including TERI University (India). (Additional tuition fees may apply.)
Fourth semester (home university): Master's thesis (30 ECTS)
The mandatory mobility semester at one of the partner universities in the second semester allows students to gain exposure to different approaches to sustainable development, specialised in a field of their choice (natural sciences, social sciences or economics & management).
The programme does not require the completion of an internship, but students are encouraged to gain work experience during the summer break or before starting their Master's thesis.
Tuition fees at Leipzig University currently amount to 3,360 EUR in total, payable in four instalments (840 EUR/semester). A (partial) waiver of tuition fees is excluded.
More information and updates on the costs of the programme can be found at https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/finances/.
The semester contribution in Leipzig University amounts to approx. 270 EUR per semester and includes access to public transportation.
https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/studying/current-students/re-enrolment-and-semester-fee/
A semester contribution might apply during the mobility semester at the partner university.
Students in Leipzig should calculate 950 EUR per month for costs of living.
Eligibility requirements:
Selection criteria
The applicant must submit one of the following English language certificate :
The language certificate must not be older than two years at the time of admission to the programme (May/June).
English native-speaking applicants and those who successfully completed a 100% English-taught Bachelor's programme do not have to provide an English certificate.
7 March for the following winter semester
More information: https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/application-and-selection
Application direct with the international consortium of partner universities at https://jointdegree.biobs.com/
(Do not apply through uni-assist.)
More information can be found at https://www.jointdegree.eu/de/sustainable-development/programme
The following website lists student jobs at the university:
https://www.jobportal.uni-leipzig.de/.
Students of the Master's programme can also find research assistant positions at the university or one of the many research centres in the city.
Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market.
The cost for a single room in the dorms is approx. 250 to 350 EUR. More information can be found at https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/en/housing.
The Career Service of Leipzig University offers counselling and orientation services to prepare students for the transition from studies to the labour market.
https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/studying/guidance-and-services/career-service/
Contact and advice around studies: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/en/international/contact-and-advice
Social counselling: https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/beratung-soziales/studium-international
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