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Ecosystems are currently facing multiple challenges such as climate change, land use, pollution, etc. Students will learn the necessary skills to understand the various responses of organisms to their rapidly changing environments.
Our Master's programme brings together the following different fields of ecology:
In these contexts, we explore how individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems respond and adapt to environmental change.
Over the course of the Master's programme, students learn to do the following:
For this course, we expect previous knowledge in both biology and ecology.
We teach all classes in English, and international applicants are very welcome! German skills are not required, but we offer free German classes for students at Bielefeld University.
In the first year, students take the following classes:
The second year consists of individual research modules and the Master's thesis.
Approx. 320 EUR
There are no tuition fees both for domestic and international students at Bielefeld University. All you have to pay is a social fee which is currently about 320 EUR per semester. In return, you’ll receive your “semester-ticket” which entitles you to use public transport (excl. high-speed trains) free of charge throughout North Rhine-Westphalia (trips to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn, etc.). Besides this social fee, remaining costs include accommodation, personal expenses and health insurance which is mandatory for all temporary and permanent residents in Germany. These costs are usually about 700-800 EUR per month.
Bachelor's degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences or at least 60 credit points in biology, thereof 20 credit points in ecology.
English language skills, level B2 (minimum)
Applicants with a foreign degree:
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In Bielefeld, a broad range of accommodation options can be found at affordable prices. Halls of residence are run by the public "Studierendenwerk" or private organisations. Additionally, single apartments and rooms in shared flats with other students are available. The rent for a room in Bielefeld amounts to about 180 to 300 EUR per month. The International Office supports students who are searching for accommodation.
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